Found 2 items, similar to king of the herrings.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: king of the herring king of the herring n : thin deep-water tropical fish 20 to 30 feet long having a red dorsal fin [syn: oarfish, ribbonfish, Regalecus glesne ]
English → English (gcide) Definition: 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 . [1913 Webster]