teleost


tel·e·ost

noun \ˈte-lē-ˌäst, ˈtē-\

Definition of TELEOST

teleost adjective
tel·e·os·te·an \ˌte-lē-ˈäs-tē-ən, ˌtē-\ adjective

Origin of TELEOST

ultimately from Greek teleios complete, perfect (from telos end) + osteon bone — more at osseous
First Known Use: 1862

Browse

Next Word in the Dictionary: Teleostei
Previous Word in the Dictionary: Teleosaurus
All Words Near: teleost

Seen & Heard

What made you want to look up teleost? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Test Your Vocabulary

Take Our 10-Question Quiz

Name That Thing

Take our visual vocab quiz

Test Your Knowledge »

True or False?

A quick quiz about stuff worth knowing

Take It Now »

Join Us on FB & Twitter

Get the Word of the Day and More

Facebook | Twitter

Get Our Free Apps

Voice Search, Favorites,
Word of the Day, and More

iPhone | iPad | Android | More