pilchard

UK
/ˈpɪl.tʃəd/
US
/ˈpɪl.tʃɚd/

Translations

pilchardnoun
pilchards
pl
UK
/ˈpɪl.tʃəd/
US
/ˈpɪl.tʃɚd/
The fisherman caught a large pilchard.
Рыбак поймал большую сардину.
pilchardadjective
UK
/ˈpɪltʃəd/
US
/ˈpɪltʃɚd/
Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to the fish pilchard, e.g., "pilchard oil".
pilchardsnoun

pilchard

pilchards
pl
UK
/ˈpɪl.tʃədz/
US
/ˈpɪl.tʃɚdz/
Pilchards are often used in Mediterranean cuisine.
Сардины часто используются в средиземноморской кухне.

Definitions

pilchardnoun
A small, oily fish of the herring family, often found in large schools in the Atlantic Ocean and used for food.
The fisherman caught a large net full of pilchards to sell at the market.
A type of canned fish, often preserved in oil or tomato sauce, commonly used in cooking.
For a quick lunch, she opened a can of pilchards and served them on toast.
pilchardadjective
Relating to or made from pilchards.
The coastal town once thrived on pilchard fishing.
pilchardsnoun
A type of small, oily fish related to the sardine, often used for food.
The fishermen caught a large haul of pilchards to sell at the market.