Definition of "anchovy" []

• A small, herringlike marine fish of the family Engraulidae, especially the European fish (Engraulis encrasicholus), widely used in appetizers and various dishes. (noun)

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• "It is sold in little glass vials, sometimes under the label anchovy extract or syrup, whose instructions advise you to toss it with pasta, garlic, red pepper, and olive oil."
• "You can always saute the crumbs with butter (adding a bit of minced garlic or anchovy is also good) if you want further toasting before using them as a pasta or casserole topping or whatever."
• "Their target is the larger "industrial" vessels, after a "vertiginous fall" in anchovy catches in the Bay of Biscay."