amphisilidae
|am-phi-si-li-dae|
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/ˌæmfɪˈsɪlɪdiː/
marine spadefish
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amphisilidae' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'amphi-' meaning 'both' and 'silis' meaning 'pillar', referring to the shape of the fish.
Historical Evolution
'Amphisilidae' was directly adopted into scientific Latin from Greek, maintaining its original form and meaning.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the shape of the fish, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a family of marine fish known as the 'spadefishes', characterized by their laterally compressed bodies and small mouths.
The amphisilidae are often found in tropical and subtropical waters.
Synonyms
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