pilchard

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Also known as: Clupea pilchardus, European sardine, Sardina pilchardus

pilchard, a species of sardine (q.v.) found in Europe. It is the local name in Great Britain and elsewhere.

This article was most recently revised and updated by Amy Tikkanen.