pilchard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun small fatty fish usually canned
  2. noun small fishes found in great schools along coasts of Europe; smaller and rounder than herring

Etymology

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

In classic literature

Synonyms

sardine

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