This is the 17962nd most frequent Polish word.
śledzie
Herring.
In this sentence, the word "śledzie" refers to the plural form of "śledź," which means 'herring' in Polish.
Śledzie są moją ulubioną rybą wędzoną.
Herrings are my favorite smoked fish.
Here, "śledzie" can be interpreted as traces or marks left on the map, showing a different figurative usage of the word.
Spojrzałam na śledzie mapy i znalazłam właściwy kierunek.
I looked at the map traces and found the correct direction.
This usage also refers to the plural form of herring, emphasizing the variability and types of the fish prepared.