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pilchard [ˈpɪltʃəd] n
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) a European food fish, Sardina (or Clupea) pilchardus, with a rounded body covered with large scales: family Clupeidae (herrings) 2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) a related fish, Sardinops neopilchardus, of S Australian waters [pylcher, of obscure origin] ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
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| Well, sit down, and let us begin with these pilchards, and this fresh butter; which I have put on some vine-leaves to please you, wicked one. |
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