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Meaning of anchovy in English
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/ænˈtʃoʊvi/
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Noun
anchovy
Etymology
late 16th century: from Spanish and Portuguese anchova, of unknown origin
Definitions
1.
tiny Mediterranean fishes usually canned or salted
Examples
« used for hors d'oeuvres or as seasoning in sauces »
2.
small herring-like plankton-feeding fishes often canned whole or as paste
Examples
« abundant in tropical waters worldwide »