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pilchard

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Pilchard (noun) means any of several small oily fish in the herring family, Clupeidae.

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Any of several small oily fish in the herring family, Clupeidae.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Developed from the earlier form pilcher, adapted to take the suffix -ard. Beyond this its origin is unknown. Compare Dutch pelser.

Synonyms

sardine

Related words

Sardinia sardine sard

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What is the meaning of pilchard?

"pilchard" (noun) means any of several small oily fish in the herring family, Clupeidae.

What is another word for pilchard?

Other words for "pilchard" include sardine.

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