Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun engraulis_encrasicholus

1 sense of engraulis encrasicholus

Sense 1
mediterranean anchovy, Engraulis encrasicholus -- (esteemed for its flavor; usually preserved or used for sauces and relishes)
       => anchovy -- (small herring-like plankton-eating fishes often canned whole or as paste; abundant in tropical waters worldwide)