non-piscine
|non-pi-scine|
C1
/nɒn ˈpɪsiːn/
not fish-like
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-piscine' originates from Latin, specifically the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'piscis' meaning 'fish'.
Historical Evolution
'non-piscine' was formed by combining the Latin prefix 'non-' with 'piscine', which is derived from 'piscis'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not fish-like', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not related to or characteristic of fish.
The non-piscine diet of the bird includes insects and seeds.
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Last updated: 2025/03/02 22:21