anchoveta

noun an·cho·veta \ˌan-chō-ˈve-tə\

Definition of ANCHOVETA

: a small anchovy (Cetengraulis mysticetus) of the Pacific coast of America from southern California to Peru

an·cho·veta also an·cho·vet·ta \ˌan-chō-ˈve-tə\

Spanish anchoveta, diminutive of anchova

First Known Use: 1940

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