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Definition of Engraulis encrasicholus

1. Noun. Esteemed for its flavor; usually preserved or used for sauces and relishes.

Lexicographical Neighbors of Engraulis Encrasicholus

Literary usage of Engraulis encrasicholus

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. A Guide to the Study of Fishes by David Starr Jordan (1905)
"The genus Engraulis includes the anchovy of Europe, engraulis encrasicholus, with similar species in California, Chile, Japan, and Australia. ..."

2. The Cyclopædia of India and of Eastern and Southern Asia: Commercial by Edward Balfour (1885)
"The true anchovy is the engraulis encrasicholus Cm., a small fish about four inches long, with bluish-brown back and silvery white on the belly. ..."

3. Proceedings of the Royal Society of London by Royal Society (Great Britain) (1898)
"... engraulis encrasicholus, Clupea s]>rat/ii$, Conger vulgaris. The genus by which the family ..."

4. The Geographical Journal by Royal Geographical Society (Great Britain). (1898)
"... engraulis encrasicholus, Clupea sprattus, Conger vulgaris. Instances of genera are still more numerous ..."

5. A Guide to the Study of Fishes by David Starr Jordan (1905)
"The genus Engraulis includes the anchovy of Europe, engraulis encrasicholus, with similar species in California, Chile, Japan, and Australia. ..."

6. The Cyclopædia of India and of Eastern and Southern Asia: Commercial by Edward Balfour (1885)
"The true anchovy is the engraulis encrasicholus Cm., a small fish about four inches long, with bluish-brown back and silvery white on the belly. ..."

7. Proceedings of the Royal Society of London by Royal Society (Great Britain) (1898)
"... engraulis encrasicholus, Clupea s]>rat/ii$, Conger vulgaris. The genus by which the family ..."

8. The Geographical Journal by Royal Geographical Society (Great Britain). (1898)
"... engraulis encrasicholus, Clupea sprattus, Conger vulgaris. Instances of genera are still more numerous ..."

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