Main Entry:

an·cho·vy

Pronunciation:

\ˈan-ˌchō-vē, an-ˈ\

Function:

noun

Inflected Form(s):

plural an·cho·vies or an·cho·vy

Etymology:

Spanish anchova

Date:

1595

: any of a family (Engraulidae) of small fishes resembling herrings that includes several (as Engraulis encrasicholus) that are important food fishes used especially in appetizers, as a garnish, and for making sauces and relishes