Definition of Anchovy

1. Noun. Tiny fishes usually canned or salted; used for hors d'oeuvres or as seasoning in sauces.

Generic synonyms: Fish
Substance meronyms: Anchovy Paste

2. Noun. Small herring-like plankton-eating fishes often canned whole or as paste; abundant in tropical waters worldwide.

Definition of Anchovy

1. n. A small fish, about three inches in length, of the Herring family (Engraulis encrasicholus), caught in vast numbers in the Mediterranean, and pickled for exportation. The name is also applied to several allied species.

Definition of Anchovy

1. a small food fish [n -VIES]

Medical Definition of Anchovy

1. A small fish, about three inches in length, of the Herring family (Engraulis encrasicholus), caught in vast numbers in the Mediterranean, and pickled for exportation. The name is also applied to several allied species. Origin: Sp. Anchoa, anchova, or Pg. Anchova, prob. Of Iberian origin, and lit. A dried or pickled fish, fr. Bisc. Antzua dry: cf. D. Anchovis, F. Anchois. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Anchovy

anchorpersons
anchors
anchorwoman
anchorwomen
anchor chain
anchor light
anchor ring
anchor splint
anchos
anchoveta
anchovetas
anchovetta
anchovettas
anchovies
anchovy (current term)
anchovy (current term)
anchovy butter
anchovy dressing
anchovy paste
anchovy pear
anchovy pear
anchovy pear tree
anchovy pizza
anchovy sauce
anchusa
anchusas
Anchusa capensis
Anchusa officinalis
Anchusa riparia
anchusin

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