apua
feminine
The Latin word for a small fish like the anchovy is apua, used by Pliny the Elder.
apua covered small fry such as anchovies. The scientific name of the anchovy genus is Engraulis, from Greek.
Meaning: small saltwater fish (noun)
Which one should you use?
anchova is not Latin. It is a modern form shaped like the Spanish and Italian words.
How do you pronounce it?
AH-poo-ah
Did you know?
- The anchovy's scientific genus Engraulis comes from Greek ἐγγραυλίς, a name for a small fish.
Examples in context
- Piscātor apuās vendit.The fisherman sells anchovies.
