First Known Use: 14th century
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sardine
noun sar·dine \sär-ˈdēn\
: a very small fish that is used for food and is usually packed in a can
plural sardines also sardine
Full Definition of SARDINE
1
: any of several small or immature fishes of the herring family; especially : the European pilchard (Sardina pilchardus) especially when young and of a size suitable for preserving for food
2
: any of various small fishes (as an anchovy) resembling the true sardines or similarly preserved for food
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Origin of SARDINE
Middle English sardeine, from Anglo-French, from Latin sardina
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SARDINE Defined for Kids
sardine
noun sar·dine \sär-ˈdēn\
Definition of SARDINE for Kids
: a young or very small fish often preserved in oil and used for food
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