teleost
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.tel·e·ost
noun \ˈte-lē-ˌäst, ˈtē-\Definition of TELEOST
Origin of TELEOST
ultimately from Greek teleios complete, perfect (from telos end) + osteon bone — more at osseous
First Known Use: 1862
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