Definitions from Wiktionary (red herring)
▸ noun: A herring that is cured in smoke and brine strong enough to turn the flesh red; a typeof kipper.
▸ noun: (figuratively) A clue, information, argument, etc. that is or is intended to be misleading, diverting attention from the real answer or issue.
▸ noun: (finance) A red herring prospectus.
▸ noun: (slang, archaic) A soldier.
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▸ noun: A herring that is cured in smoke and brine strong enough to turn the flesh red; a typeof kipper.
▸ noun: (figuratively) A clue, information, argument, etc. that is or is intended to be misleading, diverting attention from the real answer or issue.
▸ noun: (finance) A red herring prospectus.
▸ noun: (slang, archaic) A soldier.
Similar:
smoked herring,
white herring,
red hake,
pickle-herring,
redfish,
herring,
round herring,
kipper,
squirrel hake,
redbait,
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