anchovies

Meanings

• noun

  A small, oily, salty fish of the herring family, commonly used as a topping or ingredient in various dishes, especially in Italian and Spanish cuisine.

  - "Anchovies are a key ingredient in the making of Caesar salad."
  - "I love the taste of anchovies in my pizza."
  - "Can you remove the anchovies from this pasta dish for me?"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with anchovies
choosies , newsies , muses

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Variants

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anchovies , anchovy

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Etymology

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Anchovies are believed to have originated in the Mediterranean and Black Seas, with the name deriving from the Italian word 'ancovia' or 'ancova', meaning 'small goosefish'.

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Trivia

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1. Anchovies are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which are essential for heart health.

2. Anchovies are often preserved in salt, vinegar, or olive oil.

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

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Related Concepts

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1. herring family: Anchovies belong to the Clupeidae or herring family, which also includes other popular fish species such as herring, sardines, and mackerel.

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Culture

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Anchovies have been an important part of Mediterranean and Spanish cuisine for centuries. They are often used as a topping or ingredient in dishes such as pizza, pasta, and salads. Anchovies are also used in the making of the classic Spanish dish, 'boquerones en vinagre', which consists of marinated anchovies. In literature, anchovies have been mentioned in works such as 'The Odyssey' and 'Moby Dick'.

How to Memorize "anchovies"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a small, silver-gray fish with a distinct head and a long, slender body. Imagine the fish swimming in a clear, blue ocean.

2. associate
   

   - Associate anchovies with Italian and Spanish cuisine, and with the taste of salt and olive oil.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Anchovies Are Cool Italian Pasta Toppings' to remember the word.

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