Californian anchovy

noun

Engraulis mordax, an anchovy found in the Pacific Ocean, ranging from Mexico to British Columbia.

Meanings

nounCalifornian anchovy (plural Californian anchovies)

plural Californian anchovies

  1. Engraulis mordax, an anchovy found in the Pacific Ocean, ranging from Mexico to British Columbia.

    Synonyms: northern anchovy

Synonyms & antonyms

nounEngraulis mordax, an anchovy found in the Pacific Ocean, ranging from Mexico to British Columbia.

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