ganoid

Definitions


[ˈɡanɔɪd], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- (of fish scales) hard and bony with a shiny surface that resembles enamel


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Origin:
mid 19th century: from French ganoïde, from Greek ganos ‘brightness’


[ˈɡanɔɪd], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a primitive fish that has ganoid scales, e.g. a sturgeon or freshwater garfish


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Origin:
mid 19th century: from French ganoïde, from Greek ganos ‘brightness’




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