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  1. 1. n. A small fish, about three inches in length, of the Herring family (Engraulis encrasicholus), caught in vast numbers in the Mediterranean, and pickled for exportation. The name is also applied to several allied species. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. tiny fishes usually canned or salted; used for hors d'oeuvres or as seasoning in sauces Source: wordnet
  3. 3. n. small herring-like plankton-eating fishes often canned whole or as paste; abundant in tropical waters worldwide Source: wordnet
  4. 4. A small fish, about three inches in length, of the Herring family (Engraulis encrasicholus), caught in vast numbers in the Mediterranean, and pickled for exportation. The name is also applied to several allied species. Source: webster
  5. 5. A small fish, about three inches in length, of the Herringfamily (Engraulis encrasicholus), caught in vast numbers in theMediterranean, and pickled for exportation. The name is also appliedto several allied species. Source: adambom
  6. 6. n:100 n. tiny fishes usually canned or salted; used for hors d'oeuvres or as seasoning in sauces n. small herring-like plankton-eating fishes often canned whole or as paste; abundant in tropical waters worldwide Source: ecdict

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