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anchovy

Syllabification: (an·cho·vy)

Pronunciation: /ˈanˌCHōvē, anˈCHōvē/

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Definition of anchovy

noun (plural anchovy)

a small shoaling fish of commercial importance as a food fish and as bait. It is strongly flavored and is usually preserved in salt and oil.
- Genus Engraulis, family Engraulidae: several species, including E. encrasicolus of European waters