anchovy

noun/ˈænˌtʃoʊvi/

Frequency rank: #18,940 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

A small, strong-flavored saltwater fish often used in cooking.

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Example sentence

She ordered pizza topped with strips of salty anchovy and some olives.

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