Definition for AN-CHO'VY

AN-CHO'VY, n. [Port. and Sp. anchova; Fr. anchois; It. acciuga; G. anschove.]

A small fish, about three inches in length, of the genus Clupea, found and caught in vast numbers in the Mediterranean, and pickled for exportation. It is used as a sauce or seasoning.

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