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单词 mormyrid
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Definition of mormyrid in English:

mormyrid

noun ˈmɔːmɪrɪd
Zoology
  • Any of various thick-bodied freshwater fishes of the African family Mormyridae, many of which possess electric organs and some of which have an elongated snout resembling an elephant's trunk.

adjective ˈmɔːmɪrɪd
Zoology
  • Of or relating to the family Mormyridae; characteristic of a mormyrid.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in Science. From scientific Latin Mormyridae, family name from mormyrus + -idae.

 
 

Definition of mormyrid in US English:

mormyrid

nounˈmɔːmɪrɪd
Zoology
  • Any of various thick-bodied freshwater fishes of the African family Mormyridae, many of which possess electric organs and some of which have an elongated snout resembling an elephant's trunk.

adjectiveˈmɔːmɪrɪd
Zoology
  • Of or relating to the family Mormyridae; characteristic of a mormyrid.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in Science. From scientific Latin Mormyridae, family name from mormyrus + -idae.

 
 
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