A type of small silvery fish found in Philippine waters; used as food and sometimes as bait in fishing.
From Tagalog or other Philippine languages where this fish is native. The word entered English through trade and colonial contact with the Philippines, particularly in ichthyological and culinary contexts.
The dilis is so important to Filipino cuisine that it's practically a national treasure—dried dilis can be found in Filipino pantries worldwide, much like soy sauce or fish sauce!
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