acipenserine
|a-ci-pen-se-rine|
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/ˌæsɪˈpɛnsəˌraɪn/
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/ˌæsɪˈpɛnsəˌriːn/
related to sturgeons
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acipenserine' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'acipenser,' where 'aci-' meant 'sharp' and 'penser' referred to 'sturgeon.'
Historical Evolution
'acipenser' transformed into the English word 'acipenserine,' maintaining its reference to sturgeons.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'related to sturgeons,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or characteristic of sturgeons.
The acipenserine features of the fish were evident in its elongated body and bony plates.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/23 18:06