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pilchard

Pronunciation: /ˈpɪltʃəd/
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Definition of pilchard

noun

  • a small, edible, commercially valuable marine fish of the herring family.
    • Sardinops and other genera, family Clupeidae: several species, including the European Sardina pilchardus. See also sardine1

Origin:

mid 16th century: of unknown origin

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