anchovy
nounfeminine/ɐ̃ˈʃovɐ/medium
an·cho·va
Definition
A small fish of the family Engraulidae, usually preserved in brine or oil, used as a snack or seasoning.
The Caesar salad dressing contains anchovies.
He spread some anchovy paste on his cracker.
Common collocations
anchovy pizzaanchovy filletstinned anchovies
Etymology
Do italiano 'acciuga' ou do espanhol 'anchova', por sua vez do latim 'apiuva'.