See Also: Anchovy(recipes)
anchovy(medicine)
anchovy(dictionary)
anchovy(encyclopedia)
anchovy(dictionary)
anchovy pear(medicine)
Anchovy essence(recipes)
Dippy egg with anchovy soldiers(recipes)
Spaghetti with Anchovy and Tuna(recipes)
Picnic of piccalilli, ham, anchovy dip and pork pies(recipes)

anchovy (iou)



anchovy noun. L16.
[Spanish & Portuguese ancho(v)a, of unkn. origin.]
A small, mainly Mediterranean fish of the herring family, Engraulis encrasicholus, which has a rich flavour and is usu. eaten pickled or in pastes, sauces, etc. Also, any of numerous related fishes.
Comb.: anchovy pear (the edible fruit of) the W. Indian tree Grias cauliflora.