anchovy

[ an-choh-vee, -chuh-, an-choh-vee ]

noun

, plural an·cho·vies.

1. any small, marine, herringlike fish of the family Engraulidae, especially Engraulis encrasicholus, found in the Mediterranean Sea, often preserved in oil and used in salads, spreads, etc., or packaged in paste form.

anchovy

/ ˈæntʃəvɪ /

noun

1. any of various small marine food fishes of the genus Engraulis and related genera, esp E. encrasicolus of S Europe: family Clupeidae (herrings). They have a salty taste and are often tinned or made into a paste or essence

Word History and Origins

Origin of anchovy¹

1590–1600; < French or Ibero-Romance < Genoese anchua, anchova < Vulgar Latin *apiu ( v ) a, variant of Latin apua (Pliny) < Greek aphýē fry of various fishes

Word History and Origins

Origin of anchovy¹

C16: from Spanish anchoa, perhaps ultimately from Greek aphuē small fish

Example Sentences

Because I didn’t have kelp or dried anchovies for the stock, I used almost an entire tube’s worth of anchovy paste and two large sheets of nori.

From Eater

Instead, we learn that Will Ferrell is really angry with Norway, and he wants to prank the nation of more than five million by sending them all anchovy pizzas.

From Ars Technica

Sometimes I throw in a few anchovy filets or whole cloves of garlic if I’m feeling fancy.

From Eater

Swordfish, snapper, mahi mahi, mackerel, sardines, squid, and anchovies are all tainted by slavery.

From Outside Online

Today’s anchovies feast mostly on tiny organisms called plankton.

From Science News For Students

Roasted Cauliflower with Anchovy Bread Crumbs It is important to note that this dish does not have an anchovy flavor.

From The Daily Beast

Plus Sifton shares two of his favorite recipes: cranberry sauce and roasted cauliflower with anchovy bread crumps.

From The Daily Beast

On first glance, it would appear to be just another image of the Palestinian Arab luring the dog with anchovy paste.

From The Daily Beast

Pan-Roasted Asparagus With Fried Eggs and Anchovy Bread Crumbs.

From The Daily Beast

Lay in the anchovy fillets, and place over very low heat until they melt, falling apart when the pan is shaken.

From The Daily Beast

The anchovy has a fine and peculiar flavour, and is eaten as a delicacy all over Europe.

From Project Gutenberg

A teaspoonful of anchovies dissolved in it makes anchovy sauce.

From Project Gutenberg

The simplest way to prepare this is to toast white bread cut in strips, then spread each with butter and essence of anchovy.

From Project Gutenberg

In using cold beef, a teaspoon anchovy essence or paste is an improvement, and to mutton a teaspoon mushroom catsup.

From Project Gutenberg

Have nicely cut hot buttered toast, with a little anchovy paste.

From Project Gutenberg