atherine Meaning, Definition & Usage

Ath"er*ine noun

Etymology

NL. atherina, fr. Gr. a kind of smelt.

Definitions

1. (Zoöl.) A small marine fish of the family Atherinidæ, having a silvery stripe along the sides. The European species (Atherina presbyter) is used as food. The American species (Menidia notata) is called silversides and sand smelt. See Silversides.