anchovie

Meanings

• noun

  A small, saltwater, oily fish of the herring family, commonly used as a topping for pizza.

  - "Anchovies are a popular topping for pizza."
  - "I don't like the taste of anchovies, but my husband loves them."

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Variants

List of all variants of anchovie that leads to same result
anchovies , anchovy

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Etymology

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Anchovy is derived from the Italian word 'ancovia', which comes from the Latin 'anguilla anchoa' meaning 'eel-like fish'.

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Trivia

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1. Anchovies are one of the oldest known fish species.

2. Anchovies are rich in omega-3 fatty acids.

3. The largest anchovy ever recorded was 32 inches long and weighed over 10 pounds.

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Related Concepts

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1. herring family: Anchovies belong to the Clupeidae family, which also includes herring, sardines, and other small, oily fish.

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Culture

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Anchovies have been a staple food in the Mediterranean for centuries, particularly in Italy and Spain. They are often used in sauces, marinades, and as toppings for pizza and pasta. In literature, anchovies have appeared in works such as Shakespeare's 'Twelfth Night' and Mark Twain's 'A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court'.

How to Memorize "anchovie"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a small, saltwater fish with a silver body and a dark band running along its sides. Imagine the fish being used as a topping for pizza.

2. associate
   

   - Associate anchovies with pizza and Italian cuisine. Remember that they are a small, salty fish commonly used as a topping.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Anchovies on Pizza' to remember the word.

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