1. Noun
A small European herring (Clupea sprattus) closely allied to the common herring and the pilchard; -- called also garvie. The name is also applied to small herring of different kinds.
2. Noun
A California surf-fish (Rhacochilus toxotes); -- called also alfione, and perch.
3. Noun
small herring processed like a sardine
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