noun

anchovy

anchovy

I like anchovies on my pizza.

I like anchovies on my pizza.

Anchovy paste adds a salty flavor to sauces.

Anchovy paste adds a salty flavour to sauces.

((an anchovy)) a small, salty fish He ordered a salad with anchovies.

sardine, herring

From Spanish 'anchoa', possibly from Basque 'anchuva' meaning 'dry fish'.

Think of the strong, salty taste. The 'cho' sound might remind you of a sneeze from the strong flavour.

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