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 encrasicolus) 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 1-Ingredient Upgrade For The Best Dressing Traditional Caesar dressing incorporates anchovies, but the fishy flavor isn't always popular.
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Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2025
Worcestershire sauce includes fish (anchovies), and some brands contain gluten.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2025
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In a large salad bowl, combine lettuce, croutons, garlic, anchovies and Parmesan cheese and toss.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
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Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2025
Worcestershire sauce includes fish (anchovies), and some brands contain gluten.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2025
Here's the technique that makes pasta puttanesca so delicious
02:15 - Source: CNN
Italian grandma demonstrates how to make the best pasta puttanesca
Olives, capers, anchovies.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
In a large salad bowl, combine lettuce, croutons, garlic, anchovies and Parmesan cheese and toss.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
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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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