anchovies
word · lemma: anchovy
Definition
Anchovies are small, salty fish often used in cooking, especially in Mediterranean dishes or as a pizza topping. They are usually preserved in oil or salt.
Usage & Nuances
Usually refers to the pickled or salted form, not the fresh fish. Common in the plural ('anchovies'). Their strong, salty flavor means a little goes a long way. Used in pizza, Caesar salad, pasta sauces, and some dressings.
Spanish: anchoasPortuguese (BR): anchovasPortuguese (PT): anchovasChinese (Simplified): 鳀鱼Chinese (Traditional): 鯷魚Hindi: अँचोवी मछलीArabic: الأنشوجةBengali: এঁচোভি - ছোট নুনে রাখা মাছRussian: анчоусыJapanese: アンチョビVietnamese: cá cơm muốiKorean: 앤초비Turkish: hamsi - ançuez (tuzlu/küçük balık)Urdu: انچوویIndonesian: ikan teri - anchovy
Example Sentences
Anchovies are small, salty fish.
basic
I do not like anchovies on my pizza.
basic
The chef added anchovies to the Caesar salad.
basic
Can you believe some people love extra anchovies on their pizza?
natural
She mashed the anchovies into the sauce for extra flavor.
natural
Whenever I order a Caesar salad, I always ask for extra anchovies.
natural