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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These nutrients feed creatures like krill and anchovies at the bottom of the food chain, which in turn get eaten by seals and dolphins.
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Rudy Molinek, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Sep. 2024
But of course, over the years, people have added numerous ingredients so that our pizzas are now decked with things like pepperoni, mushroom, sausage, bacon, onion, black olives, green and yellow peppers, anchovies, capers and more.
—Terry Baddoo, USA TODAY, 29 Sep. 2024
Salmon, mackerel, sardines, rainbow trout, and anchovies are five of the healthiest fish to eat.
—Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 19 Sep. 2024
The Infatuation Miami, which hailed it one of Miami's best restaurants of 2023, recommends — among other things — the rodeo za ($19), a pizza pie with anchovies, spicy tomatoes and maple-brown butter.
—Martin Vassolo, Axios, 2 Oct. 2024
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Rudy Molinek, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Sep. 2024
But of course, over the years, people have added numerous ingredients so that our pizzas are now decked with things like pepperoni, mushroom, sausage, bacon, onion, black olives, green and yellow peppers, anchovies, capers and more.
—Terry Baddoo, USA TODAY, 29 Sep. 2024
Salmon, mackerel, sardines, rainbow trout, and anchovies are five of the healthiest fish to eat.
—Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 19 Sep. 2024
The Infatuation Miami, which hailed it one of Miami's best restaurants of 2023, recommends — among other things — the rodeo za ($19), a pizza pie with anchovies, spicy tomatoes and maple-brown butter.
—Martin Vassolo, Axios, 2 Oct. 2024
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“Anchovy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anchovy. Accessed 10 Nov. 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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