anchoveta
About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.


an·cho·veta

noun \ˌan-chō-ˈve-tə\

Definition of ANCHOVETA

: a small anchovy (Cetengraulis mysticetus) of the Pacific coast of America from southern California to Peru

Variants of ANCHOVETA

an·cho·veta also an·cho·vet·ta \ˌan-chō-ˈve-tə\

Origin of ANCHOVETA

Spanish anchoveta, diminutive of anchova
First Known Use: 1940

Rhymes with ANCHOVETA

Browse

Next Word in the Dictionary: anchovy
Previous Word in the Dictionary: anchory
All Words Near: anchoveta

Seen & Heard

What made you want to look up anchoveta? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Name That Thing

Take Our 10-Question Quiz

Get Our Free Apps
Voice Search, Favorites,
Word of the Day, and More
Join Us on FB & Twitter
Get the Word of the Day and More