1. (noun) small herring-like plankton-eating fishes often canned whole or as paste; abundant in tropical waters worldwide

• engraulidae
• family engraulidae

1. (noun) small herring-like plankton-eating fishes often canned whole or as paste; abundant in tropical waters worldwide

• engraulis encrasicholus
• mediterranean anchovy

1. (noun) tiny fishes usually canned or salted; used for hors d'oeuvres or as seasoning in sauces

• fish

2. (noun) small herring-like plankton-eating fishes often canned whole or as paste; abundant in tropical waters worldwide

• malacopterygian
• soft-finned fish