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anchovy

anchovy

Meaning of anchovy

strong-flavor tiny fish

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British English/ˈæntʃəvi/
American English/ˈæn.tʃoʊ.vi/
Russian transcription[ˈant͡ɕous]
anchovy
anchovy - анчоус
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anchovy with Russian translation

anchovy usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Паста из анчоусов придаёт соусу для салата Цезарь насыщенный вкус.

Anchovy paste adds a strong flavor to Caesar salad dressing.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Мы добавили на пиццу анчоусы для пикантности и солёности.

We topped the pizza with anchovies for an extra salty kick.

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anchovy belongs to the topic "Fish and Seafood". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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choppedрубленый
cookedприготовленный
frozenзамороженный

anchovy synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between anchovy / canned anchovies / salted anchovies / boquerones / sardine / sprat

🇬🇧English
anchovy

The primary term for the small, strong-flavoured fish — identical to the headword.

C1Very Often

I used anchovies to add a salty, umami kick to the dressing.

Я добавил анчоусы в соус, чтобы придать солёный умами-вкус.

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canned anchovies

Anchovies preserved and sold in tins or jars, often in oil or salt — a common culinary form.

C1Often

Canned anchovies are handy for Caesar dressing and pasta dishes.

Консервированные анчоусы пригодятся для соуса Цезарь и пасты.

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salted anchovies

Anchovies preserved by curing in salt; salt-cured form with stronger salty taste and firmer texture.

C1Often

Rinse salted anchovies before using if you want to temper the saltiness.

Промойте солёные анчоусы перед использованием, если хотите уменьшить солёность.

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boquerones

Spanish term for fresh anchovies marinated in vinegar (often called 'boquerones'); a regional preparation rather than the salted/tinned type.

C1Rarely

The tapas plate included boquerones marinated in garlic and vinegar.

В блюде тапас были боquerones, замаринованные в чесноке и уксусе.

🇬🇧English

A small oily fish similar in use to anchovies but a different species with a milder flavour.

C1Very Often

Tinned sardines are a convenient pantry staple, milder than anchovies.

Консервированные сардины — удобный продукт, вкус мягче, чем у анчоусов.

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sprat

Another small oily fish (sprat), similar in appearance but a different species and less commonly referenced than sardines/anchovies.

C1Rarely

Smoked sprats are served on toast in some British recipes.

Копчёные шпроты подают на тосте в некоторых британских рецептах.

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Peruvian anchoveta

A specific anchovy-like species (anchoveta) from Peru, central to fisheries and fishmeal production — biologically related but not always the culinary anchovy.

C1Rarely

Peruvian anchoveta are harvested in huge quantities for fishmeal rather than table consumption.

Перуанскую анчовету вылавливают в больших объёмах для рыбной муки, а не столько для стола.

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How to pronounce anchovy and what this word means

anchovy translation: анчоус. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce anchovy

/ˈæntʃəvi/

anchovy translation

анчоус

anchovy examples

Anchovy paste adds a strong flavor to Caesar salad dressing.

anchovy transcription

/ˈæntʃəvi/, /ˈæn.tʃoʊ.vi/

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anchovy meaning: what does it mean?

strong-flavor tiny fish

anchovy pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

anchovy is pronounced as /ˈæntʃəvi/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

anchovy definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Anchovy paste adds a strong flavor to Caesar salad dressing. Translation: Паста из анчоусов придаёт соусу для салата Цезарь насыщенный вкус.

Is anchovy part of Sea Life vocabulary?

Yes, anchovy (анчоус) can be learned in the Sea Life topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is anchovy part of Fish and Seafood vocabulary?

Yes, anchovy (анчоус) can be learned in the Fish and Seafood topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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