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Fish thought to be named after a region in Italy (8)

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I believe the answer is:

sardines

(Other definitions for sardines that I've seen before include "Squash-together party game" , "Aridness of small fish" , "Children's game - fish" , "Young pilchards" , "Small fish, usually canned" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.
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