Meaning of the word anchovy in English

What does anchovy mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

anchovy

US /ˈæn.tʃoʊ.vi/
UK /ˈæn.tʃə.vi/
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Noun

a small, silvery, forage fish of the family Engraulidae, found in temperate and tropical waters worldwide, often used as food or bait

Example:
The pizza was topped with olives and anchovies.
He used anchovies as bait for fishing.