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anablepses

|an-a-bleps-es|

/ˌænəˈblɛpsiz/

(anableps)

dual vision fish

Base Form	Plural
anableps	anablepses

Etymology

Etymology Information

'anableps' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'anablepsis,' where 'ana-' meant 'up' and 'blepsis' meant 'sight.'

Historical Evolution

'anablepsis' transformed into the modern English word 'anableps' through Latin.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'upward sight,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of a fish with unique vision capabilities.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a type of fish known as the four-eyed fish, native to Central and South America, which has eyes adapted to see both above and below the water surface.

The anablepses are fascinating creatures due to their unique vision.

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Last updated: 2025/07/25 12:21