anchovy

• Pequeno peixe de sabor forte e marcante, frequentemente conservado em sal ou azeite, muito usado como ingrediente ou recheio em diversos pratos, especialmente na culinária mediterrânea.

A small, strong-tasting fish often preserved in salt or oil, commonly used as a topping or ingredient in various dishes, especially in Mediterranean cuisine.

1. Small fish used as foodB1formalculinary

   A small, strong-tasting fish, often preserved in salt or oil and used as a topping or ingredient in various dishes.

   Anchova

   • She ordered a pizza with extra anchovies.
   • The Caesar salad dressing traditionally contains anchovy paste.
   • He added a few anchovies to the sauce for depth of flavor.

2. Type of fish speciesB2formalscientific

   A small, plankton-eating fish belonging to the family Engraulidae, found in temperate and tropical waters worldwide.

   Anchova

   • Anchovies are abundant in the Mediterranean Sea.
   • These small fish are a crucial part of the marine food web.
   • Scientists study anchovy populations to monitor ocean health.