Definitions for pilchard

pilchard pil·chard

Spelling: [pil-cherd]
IPA: /ˈpɪl tʃərd/

Pilchard is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 16 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 18 points.

You can make 310 anagrams from letters in pilchard (acdhilpr).

Definitions for pilchard

noun

  1. a small, southern European, marine fish, Sardina pilchardus, related to the herring but smaller and rounder.
  2. any of several related fishes, as Sardinops caeruleus, common off the California coast.

Origin of pilchard

First recorded in 1520-30; earlier pilcher; origin uncertain

Examples for pilchard

pilchard and Swan had stopped to rest in the middle of the plaza.

"Had a letter from the company today," pilchard observed, suddenly.

She was building for the pilchard season and was to be ready for the middle of June.

Most of the inhabitants are engaged in the pilchard and herring fishery.

He was greatly astonished when pilchard showed him that the last day's work had been done.

pilchard saw instantly that he must have Swan to do the work.

See here, pilchard, it's time we came to some understanding.

But had he a right to take advantage of pilchard's generosity?

“I never saw a pilchard,” said Arthur, suddenly beginning to dress.

pilchard brought out that ever-ready smile that was so delightful.

Word Value for pilchard
Scrable

16

Words with friends

18

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