anchovy
nounUK /ˈæn.tʃə.vi/
US /ˈæn.tʃoʊ.vi/
A very small fish that people often eat salty or in a can.
Dad put a tiny anchovy on top of the pizza.
SYNONYMS
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A salty fish used to make a strong sauce or flavoring.
The chef added anchovy paste to the salad dressing.
3. A kind of small fish that swims in big groups in the sea.
Huge schools of anchovy swim near the coast.
4. A topping you might find on a Caesar salad or pizza.
She picked the anchovy off her slice of pizza.