PILCHARD Definition & Meaning

pilchard

[pil-cherd]

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noun

a small, southern European, marine fish, Sardina pilchardus, related to the herring but smaller and rounder.
any of several related fishes, as Sardinops caeruleus, common off the California coast.

pilchard

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noun

a European food fish, Sardina (or Clupea ) pilchardus, with a rounded body covered with large scales: family Clupeidae (herrings)
a related fish, Sardinops neopilchardus , of S Australian waters

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of pilchard¹

First recorded in 1520–30; earlier pilcher; origin uncertain

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of pilchard¹

C16: pylcher, of obscure origin

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As well as the bread and jam, cheeky Reg also brought a can of pilchards.

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Others say a tribute to the local pilchard industry and not pirates would be more appropriate.

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Layer the veg and herbs on the toasted pitta then open a can of pilchards in tomato sauce.

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He’d be baiting one hook after another with pilchards, suggesting where customers should cast for optimal chance of pulling in that trophy redfish, or at least that evening’s entrée.

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Lifelong fishermen report the virtual disappearance of baitfish such as anchovies and pilchards.

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pilch Pilcomayo

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