acipenseroid
|ac-i-pen-ser-oid|
C2
/ˌæsɪˈpɛnsəˌrɔɪd/
sturgeon-like
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acipenseroid' originates from the Latin word 'acipenser,' meaning 'sturgeon,' combined with the suffix '-oid,' indicating resemblance.
Historical Evolution
'acipenser' transformed into the English word 'acipenseroid' to describe something resembling a sturgeon.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'resembling a sturgeon,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
resembling or related to the sturgeon family, Acipenseridae.
The acipenseroid characteristics of the fish were evident in its elongated body and bony plates.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/23 18:21