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 encrasicholus) 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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The food menu revolves around pintxos, Spanish snacks like anchovies in olive oil and vinegar, or caramelized onions with goat cheese and balsamic.
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Kendyl Kearly, Baltimore Sun, 26 Feb. 2024
Step 3 Meanwhile, to the cup of an immersion blender or the bowl of a small food processor, add the lemon juice, mustard, vinegar, caper berries, anchovies, egg yolk, and garlic, followed by the remaining light olive oil.
—Tony Ferrari, Saveur, 15 May 2024
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Kendyl Kearly, Baltimore Sun, 26 Feb. 2024
Step 3 Meanwhile, to the cup of an immersion blender or the bowl of a small food processor, add the lemon juice, mustard, vinegar, caper berries, anchovies, egg yolk, and garlic, followed by the remaining light olive oil.
—Tony Ferrari, Saveur, 15 May 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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