noun (plural -vies or -vy) Etymology: Spanish anchova Date: 1595 any of a family (Engraulidae) of small fishes resembling herrings that includes several (as Engraulis encrasicholus ) that are important food fishes used especially in appetizers, as a garnish, and for making sauces and relishes
ANCHOVY
Meaning of ANCHOVY in English
Merriam Webster. Explanatory English dictionary Merriam Webster. Толковый словарь английского языка Мерриам-Уэбстер. 2012