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
Recent Examples on the Web
It's made exclusively from arctic cod liver oil, unlike others made from mackerel, anchovy, and sardine oil.
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Isabel Vasquez, Rd, Ldn, Parents, 4 Apr. 2024
Nordic Naturals Nordic Naturals only uses purified, all-natural deep-sea fish oil from anchovies and sardines.
—Alyssa Edwards, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Comparing a rattlesnake’s slow slithering to its rapid rattling avoids the problem of comparing apples to oranges, or anchovies to orcas.
—Quanta Magazine, 11 Mar. 2024
Even at the Hotel Caesar, where as Hernandez experienced it, anchovy is now a part of Plascencia’s version of the Tijuana classic.
—Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2024
That’s more than six times the pollution associated with fishing for Peruvian anchovy, a popular ingredient for fish feed.
—Joshua Goodman, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2023
Cold water fatty fish – remember the SMASH acronym: salmon, mackerel, anchovies, sardines and herring – are the best sources of omega-3s, but vegetarians or vegans can get their fix from flaxseeds, chia seeds and walnuts.
—Georgia Day, Glamour, 12 Mar. 2024
Tanya suggests other ingredients like anchovies, mushrooms, and fresh herbs that can add depth of flavor without the alliums.
—The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 29 Feb. 2024
Well, using anchovies to hook up might seem weird, but this was the '80s after all.
—Ew Staff, EW.com, 8 Nov. 2023
Isabel Vasquez, Rd, Ldn, Parents, 4 Apr. 2024
Nordic Naturals Nordic Naturals only uses purified, all-natural deep-sea fish oil from anchovies and sardines.
—Alyssa Edwards, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Comparing a rattlesnake’s slow slithering to its rapid rattling avoids the problem of comparing apples to oranges, or anchovies to orcas.
—Quanta Magazine, 11 Mar. 2024
Even at the Hotel Caesar, where as Hernandez experienced it, anchovy is now a part of Plascencia’s version of the Tijuana classic.
—Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2024
That’s more than six times the pollution associated with fishing for Peruvian anchovy, a popular ingredient for fish feed.
—Joshua Goodman, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2023
Cold water fatty fish – remember the SMASH acronym: salmon, mackerel, anchovies, sardines and herring – are the best sources of omega-3s, but vegetarians or vegans can get their fix from flaxseeds, chia seeds and walnuts.
—Georgia Day, Glamour, 12 Mar. 2024
Tanya suggests other ingredients like anchovies, mushrooms, and fresh herbs that can add depth of flavor without the alliums.
—The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 29 Feb. 2024
Well, using anchovies to hook up might seem weird, but this was the '80s after all.
—Ew Staff, EW.com, 8 Nov. 2023
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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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