sphyraenoid Meaning, Definition & Usage

Sphy*ræ"noid adjective (Also<

• Sphyraenoid
• Sphyrænoid

)

Etymology

L. sphyraena a kind of sea fish (Gr. sfy`raina) + -oid.

Definitions

1. (Zoöl.) Of or pertaining to the Sphyrænidæ, a family of marine fishes including the barracudas.