B1NounFeminine
l' acciuga
anchovy
/at-CHOO-gah/
Plural: acciughe
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What does ‘acciuga’ mean in English?
Examples in Context
La bagna cauda piemontese si prepara con acciughe e aglio.
Piedmontese bagna cauda is made with anchovies and garlic.
Sciolgo le acciughe nell'olio caldo per insaporire il sugo.
I dissolve the anchovies in hot oil to flavour the sauce.
About This Word
Anchovies dissolved in olive oil provide a rich umami base in many Italian sauces. Colatura di alici (anchovy sauce from Cetara, Campania) is a celebrated Italian condiment.
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