Definitions for pilchards

pilchards pil·chard

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

Pilchards is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 16 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 18 points.

You can make 588 anagrams from letters in pilchards (acdhilprs).

Definitions for pilchards

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 pilchards

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

Examples for pilchards

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Word Value for pilchards
Scrable

16

Words with friends

18

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