halieutic

adjective

hal·​i·​eu·​tic
ˌhalēˈ(y)ütik
variants or less commonly halieutical
-tə̇kəl
: of or relating to fishing
halieutically
-tə̇k(ə)lē
adverb

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin halieuticus, from Greek halieutikos, from (assumed) halieutos verbal of halieuein to fish, from hals salt, sea) + -ikos -ic

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“Halieutic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/halieutic. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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