sciaenoid Meaning, Definition & Usage

Sci*æ"noid adjective (Also<

• Sciaenoid
• Sciænoid

)

Etymology

L. sciæna a kind of fish (fr. Gr. ) + -oid.

Definitions

1. (Zoöl.) Of or pertaining to the Sciænidæ, a family of marine fishes which includes the meagre, the squeteague, and the kingfish.