lobe-finned
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/loʊb-fɪnd/
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/ləʊb-fɪnd/
fleshy, lobed fins
Etymology
Etymology Information
'lobe-finned' originates from the combination of 'lobe' and 'finned', where 'lobe' refers to a rounded projection or division and 'finned' refers to having fins.
Historical Evolution
The term 'lobe-finned' was coined to describe a specific group of fish with fleshy, lobed fins.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having lobed fins', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having fins that are rounded and fleshy, resembling lobes.
The coelacanth is a well-known example of a lobe-finned fish.
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Last updated: 2025/05/14 11:27