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 encrasicolus) 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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When used properly good anchovies also don’t taste fishy.
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Liza B. Zimmerman, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
One ah-ha moment was when her cousin added anchovies into his garlicky breadcrumbs.
—Erin Clements, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024
Ranch dressing, blue cheese dressing, balsamic dressing, meatballs, sausage, mozzarella, ricotta and anchovies in cold holding were all at temperatures ranging from 45 F to 58 F.
—Kunle Falayi, The Arizona Republic, 2 Oct. 2024
That slick, umami-centric dressing composed of egg, garlic and anchovy is a winning mixture on an array of produce.
—Scott Hocker, theweek, 26 Nov. 2024
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Liza B. Zimmerman, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
One ah-ha moment was when her cousin added anchovies into his garlicky breadcrumbs.
—Erin Clements, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024
Ranch dressing, blue cheese dressing, balsamic dressing, meatballs, sausage, mozzarella, ricotta and anchovies in cold holding were all at temperatures ranging from 45 F to 58 F.
—Kunle Falayi, The Arizona Republic, 2 Oct. 2024
That slick, umami-centric dressing composed of egg, garlic and anchovy is a winning mixture on an array of produce.
—Scott Hocker, theweek, 26 Nov. 2024
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“Anchovy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anchovy. Accessed 21 Dec. 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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