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siˈlurian, n.2 Ichth.
[f. Silur-us + -ian.]
A siluroid fish. Also siˈlurid, siˈluridan, siˈluride, siˈlurine, adjs. and ns., = siluroid.
1842Penny Cycl. XXII. 16 A small *Silurian from Cayenne, in which there is no adipose fin. Ibid. 17 The head..is flat and broader than in the other Silurians.
1891Cent. Dict., *Silurid. 1896tr. Boas' Text-bk. Zool. 388 The electric Silurid (Malapterurus electricus).
1835Kirby Hab. & Inst. Anim. I. ii. 121 A species of fish..belonging to a genus of the family of the *Siluridans. Ibid. 123 The serrated bone, or first ray of the pectoral fin,..is found in other Siluridans.
1863Bates Nat. Amazons ix. (1864) 247 A good supply of Jandia, a handsome, spotted *Siluride fish.
1891Cent. Dict., *Silurine. |