acciuga

Italian (Fiorentino)

/atˈt͡ʃu.ɡa/

noun
Definitions
  • anchovy any of the fish in the family Engraulidae family, particularly the (Engraulis encrasicolus)
  • (figuratively) a slim or thin person

Etymology

Derived from Ligurian anciôa derived from Latin *apiuva derived from Ancient Greek ἀφύη.

Origin

Ancient Greek

ἀφύη

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