pilchard

[ pil-cherd ]

noun

1. a small, southern European, marine fish, Sardina pilchardus, related to the herring but smaller and rounder.
2. any of several related fishes, as Sardinops caeruleus, common off the California coast.

pilchard

/ ˈpɪltʃəd /

noun

1. a European food fish, Sardina (or Clupea ) pilchardus, with a rounded body covered with large scales: family Clupeidae (herrings)
2. a related fish, Sardinops neopilchardus , of S Australian waters

Word History and Origins

Origin of pilchard¹

First recorded in 1520–30; earlier pilcher; origin uncertain

Word History and Origins

Origin of pilchard¹

C16: pylcher, of obscure origin

Example Sentences

Survivors included his wife of 10 years, the former Susan Pilchard; three children from his first marriage, Carrie Oelze of Boca Raton, Fla., Cheryl Oelze of Centreville, Va., and Vick Oelze of Sanford, N.C.; a stepdaughter, Kelly Pilchard of New York City; three brothers; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

From Washington Post

Others say a tribute to the local pilchard industry and not pirates would be more appropriate.

From BBC

The statue, proposed by London-based marketing agency The Producers, would have found more support if it had been linked to the former pilchard fishing industry in the area, said councillor Cathy Case.

From BBC

“Watching it go into the water and just disappear . . . ,” Pilchard says, her voice trailing off as she reflects on the memory.

From Washington Post

Artists Anne Boucher, 66, of Cotuit, and Heather Pilchard, 55, of Eastham are assigned to walk Cold Storage Beach in East Dennis at first light.

From Washington Post