anchovy
Any small saltwater fish of the Engraulidae family, consisting of 160 species in 16 genera, of which the genus Engrau…
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Definition of Anchovy
Any small saltwater fish of the Engraulidae family, consisting of 160 species in 16 genera, of which the genus Engraulis is widely sold as food.
Any small saltwater fish of the Engraulidae family, consisting of 160 species in 16 genera, of which the genus Engraulis is widely sold as food.
How to use Anchovy
Anchovy is a noun. When using it in writing, make sure the meaning fits the context of your sentence. Reading the word aloud after placing it in a sentence is a reliable check for natural usage.
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Antonyms for Anchovy
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How many syllables does anchovy have?
Anchovy has 3 syllables: anc·hov·y. The word is broken into 3 spoken beats.
What part of speech is anchovy?
Anchovy is used as a noun. As a noun, it names a thing, idea, or concept.
What are synonyms for anchovy?
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How do you use anchovy in a sentence?
Anchovy can be used in sentences where a noun describing any small saltwater fish of the engraulidae family, consisting of 160 species in is needed. Writing the word in context and reading it aloud is the best way to confirm natural usage.
What words start with the same letter as anchovy?
Anchovy starts with the letter A. You can browse all words beginning with A on the Word Explorer A page, or use the Prefix Finder tool to search for words that begin with specific starting letters.
How many letters does anchovy have?
Anchovy has 7 letters. It contains 3 syllables and starts with the letter A. In word games, letter count and syllable count can help narrow results when you know the word length.