The Collaborative International Dictionary
king of the herrings
Opah \O"pah\, n. (Zo["o]l.) A large oceanic fish ( Lampris guttatus), inhabiting the Atlantic Ocean. It is remarkable for its brilliant colors, which are red, green, and blue, with tints of purple and gold, covered with round silvery spots. Called also king of the herrings.
Wikipedia
King of the herrings
King of the herrings is a common name for several fishes and may refer to:
- Regalecus glesne
- Trachipterus arcticus
Usage examples of "king of the herrings".
We always carry him anything rare, like a sea-baby or a king of the herrings.