Meaning & use
Sardina
The scientific genus name of the European pilchard, the small saltwater fish widely known as the sardine.
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The species Sardina pilchardus is fished heavily off the coasts of Spain and Portugal.
Canned sardines sold in Europe often come from the genus Sardina.
A note on using this word
The common word 'sardine' derives from this genus name; not every fish sold as sardine belongs to the genus Sardina.
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