chaetodont Meaning, Definition & Usage

Chæ"to*dont noun (Also<
  • Chaetodont
  • Chætodont
)
Etymology
Gr. hair + , , tooth.
Definitions
  1. (Zoöl.) A marine fish of the family Chætodontidæ. The chætodonts have broad, compressed bodies, and usually bright colors.
Chæto*dont adjective (Also<
  • Chaetodont
  • Chætodont
)
Definitions
  1. Of or pertaining to the Chætodonts or the family Chætodontidæ.

Webster 1913