siluriform
|si-lu-ri-form|
C2
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/sɪˈlʊrɪfɔrm/
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/sɪˈljʊərɪfɔːm/
catfish-like
Etymology
Etymology Information
'siluriform' originates from the Latin word 'Silurus', referring to a type of catfish, combined with the suffix '-form', meaning 'having the form of'.
Historical Evolution
'Silurus' was used in Latin to describe a type of catfish, and the term evolved into 'siluriform' to describe the order of fish resembling catfish.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred specifically to the catfish species, but now it broadly describes the order Siluriformes.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or characteristic of the order Siluriformes, which includes catfish.
The siluriform fish are known for their whisker-like barbels.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/03/02 16:29