Sardine (noun)

A small, oily fish that is often canned and used as food.

Origin:

French sardine, from old french sarde, from latin sardina, from sardinia, island in the mediterranean sea.

Examples:

1. He opened a can of sardines for lunch.
2. The sardines were packed in olive oil.
3. The sardines were a good source of protein.
4. He grilled the sardines for dinner.
5. The sardines were caught in the Mediterranean sea.