Anchovy Definition & Meaning
anchovy
- noun
- tiny fishes usually canned or salted; used for hors d'oeuvres or as seasoning in sauces
- small herring-like plankton-eating fishes often canned whole or as paste; abundant in tropical waters worldwide
Words that rhyme with anchovy
Usage tips for "anchovy"
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