anchovy
noun
an·cho·vy
ˈan-ˌchō-vē 
an-ˈchō-vē
plural anchovies or anchovy
: any of a family (Engraulidae) of small fishes resembling herrings that includes several (such as Engraulis encrasicholus) that are important food fishes used especially in appetizers, as a garnish, and for making sauces and relishes
Examples of anchovy in a Sentence
a salad topped with garlic and anchovies
Recent Examples on the Web
Step 3 Meanwhile, to the cup of an immersion blender or the bowl of a small food processor, add the lemon juice, mustard, vinegar, caper berries, anchovies, egg yolk, and garlic, followed by the remaining light olive oil.
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Tony Ferrari, Saveur, 15 May 2024
Smith also mentioned almonds, anchovies, capers, cheese and fresh herbs.
—David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 9 May 2024
During the last sea lion surge in 2009, there was also a big school of anchovies off the bay — but food deserts for the sea lions elsewhere, Ratner said.
—Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2024
The sudden increase in the K-dock population over the past week is likely due to an influx of nearby anchovies coming from the Farallon Islands, said longtime harbormaster Sheila Chandor.
—Jane Tyska, The Mercury News, 3 May 2024
The dressing, made with Niçoise olives, capers, anchovy and garlic, is similar to a Provençal tapenade.
—David Tanis, New York Times, 1 May 2024
Hundreds of sea lions have gathered at Pier 39 in San Francisco to feast on anchovy, delighting visitors to the tourist attraction, authorities told news outlets.
—Don Sweeney, Sacramento Bee, 1 May 2024
It's made exclusively from arctic cod liver oil, unlike others made from mackerel, anchovy, and sardine oil.
—Isabel Vasquez, Rd, Ldn, Parents, 4 Apr. 2024
Nordic Naturals Nordic Naturals only uses purified, all-natural deep-sea fish oil from anchovies and sardines.
—Alyssa Edwards, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Tony Ferrari, Saveur, 15 May 2024
Smith also mentioned almonds, anchovies, capers, cheese and fresh herbs.
—David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 9 May 2024
During the last sea lion surge in 2009, there was also a big school of anchovies off the bay — but food deserts for the sea lions elsewhere, Ratner said.
—Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2024
The sudden increase in the K-dock population over the past week is likely due to an influx of nearby anchovies coming from the Farallon Islands, said longtime harbormaster Sheila Chandor.
—Jane Tyska, The Mercury News, 3 May 2024
The dressing, made with Niçoise olives, capers, anchovy and garlic, is similar to a Provençal tapenade.
—David Tanis, New York Times, 1 May 2024
Hundreds of sea lions have gathered at Pier 39 in San Francisco to feast on anchovy, delighting visitors to the tourist attraction, authorities told news outlets.
—Don Sweeney, Sacramento Bee, 1 May 2024
It's made exclusively from arctic cod liver oil, unlike others made from mackerel, anchovy, and sardine oil.
—Isabel Vasquez, Rd, Ldn, Parents, 4 Apr. 2024
Nordic Naturals Nordic Naturals only uses purified, all-natural deep-sea fish oil from anchovies and sardines.
—Alyssa Edwards, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
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anchovy
noun
an·cho·vy
ˈan-ˌchō-vē
an-ˈchō-vē
plural anchovies or anchovy
: any of numerous small fishes resembling herrings that include several that are important food fishes used especially for sauces and relishes
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