pilchard

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any of various small oily fish related to herrings, family Clupeidae.

Pronunciation

/ˈpɪl.tʃəd/ /ˈpɪl.t͡ʃɚd/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Sapaa-pilchard.wav

Word forms

pilchard pilchards

Etymology

From earlier pilcher, adapted to the suffix -ard. Further etymology unknown. Compare Dutch pelser.

Synonyms

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