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siluroid

Pronunciation: /sɪˈljʊərɔɪd/
Zoology
Definition of siluroid

noun

  • a fish of an order (Siluriformes) that comprises the catfishes.

adjective

  • relating to the siluroids.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Silurus (genus name) + -oid

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