anchovy

1. (noun) small herring-like plankton-feeding fishes often canned whole or as paste; abundant in tropical waters worldwide
Related Words: Engraulis encrasicholus, malacopterygian, mediterranean anchovy, soft-finned fish

2. (noun) tiny Mediterranean fishes usually canned or salted; used for hors d'oeuvres or as seasoning in e.g. sauces
Related Words: Engraulis encrasicholus, fish, mediterranean anchovy



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