red herring
noun
RareNot in standard dictionaries
1
A herring that is cured in smoke and brine strong enough to turn the flesh red; a typeof kipper.
2
A clue, information, argument, etc. that is or is intended to be misleading, diverting attention from the real answer or issue.
3
A red herring prospectus.
4
A soldier.
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