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sardine

sar·dine

UK/sɑːˈdiːn/ US/sɑɹˈdin/ uncommon obsolete

noun

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a deep orange-red variety of chalcedony

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small fishes found in great schools along coasts of Europe; smaller and rounder than herring

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Origin

Pliny states that its name was ultimately derived from Sardis, in Lydia, where the sard was first discovered; but probably ultimately derived from Persian sered ("yellowish-red").

Phrases

  • bombon sardine
  • California sardine
  • Chilean sardine
  • freshwater sardine
  • gilt sardine
  • Indian oil sardine
  • Lake Malawi sardine
  • Lake Tanganyika sardine

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