anchovy
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.
Origin of anchovy
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How to use anchovy in a sentence
Roasted Cauliflower with anchovy Bread Crumbs It is important to note that this dish does not have an anchovy flavor.
Plus Sifton shares two of his favorite recipes: cranberry sauce and roasted cauliflower with anchovy bread crumps.
On first glance, it would appear to be just another image of the Palestinian Arab luring the dog with anchovy paste.
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Lay in the anchovy fillets, and place over very low heat until they melt, falling apart when the pan is shaken.
The anchovy has a fine and peculiar flavour, and is eaten as a delicacy all over Europe.
A teaspoonful of anchovies dissolved in it makes anchovy sauce.
The simplest way to prepare this is to toast white bread cut in strips, then spread each with butter and essence of anchovy.
Suppers | Paul PierceIn using cold beef, a teaspoon anchovy essence or paste is an improvement, and to mutton a teaspoon mushroom catsup.
My Pet Recipes, Tried and True | VariousHave nicely cut hot buttered toast, with a little anchovy paste.
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British Dictionary definitions for anchovy
/ (ˈæntʃəvɪ) /
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
Origin of anchovy
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