sardine

• Petit poisson gras comestible, souvent conservé en boîte, ou variété de calcédoine.

A noun referring to a small, edible, oily fish, often preserved in cans, or a type of chalcedony gemstone.

1. Small canned fishA2formalculinary

   A small, oily fish that is typically packed tightly in cans, often used as a food source.

   Petit poisson en conserve

   • She opened a tin of sardines for a quick lunch.
   • Sardines are often packed in oil or tomato sauce.
   • He spread sardines on toast for a simple snack.

   Synonymesbrislingpilchardsprat

2. Edible fish speciesB1formalscientific

   Any of various small, edible fish from the herring family, often found in large schools along European coasts.

   Sardine (poisson)

   • Sardines are abundant in the Mediterranean Sea.
   • Fishermen caught a large school of sardines near the coast.
   • These small fish are a staple in many coastal diets.

   Synonymesbrislingpilchardsprat

3. Gemstone varietyC1formal

   A deep orange-red variety of chalcedony, a type of quartz, used as a gemstone.

   Sardaine (variété de calcédoine)

   • The ring was set with a polished sardine stone.
   • Sardine is often confused with carnelian due to its color.
   • Collectors value sardine for its rich, warm hue.

   Synonymessardsardius