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
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The penguins’ staple prey of sardines and anchovies are being pulled out of the ocean in great quantities for animal feed.
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Philip Lymbery and Leticia Carvalho, TIME, 7 June 2024
Pizzas include the Margherita and Pizza Alla Puttanesca (capers, olives, red onions and anchovies).
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 31 May 2024
Now the focus is on the northern anchovy, the primary food of pelicans.
—Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 29 May 2024
In a small bowl, combine olives, olive oil, lemon juice and zest, capers, anchovy, and garlic.
—David Tanis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2024
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Philip Lymbery and Leticia Carvalho, TIME, 7 June 2024
Pizzas include the Margherita and Pizza Alla Puttanesca (capers, olives, red onions and anchovies).
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 31 May 2024
Now the focus is on the northern anchovy, the primary food of pelicans.
—Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 29 May 2024
In a small bowl, combine olives, olive oil, lemon juice and zest, capers, anchovy, and garlic.
—David Tanis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 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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