pilchard
US /ˈpɪl.tʃɚd/
UK /ˈpɪl.tʃɚd/
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a small edible oily fish of the herring family, which is commercially fished in European waters and canned as sardines
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We had grilled pilchards for dinner.
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Canned pilchards are a common pantry item.