Sirenidae

plural noun

Si·​ren·​i·​dae

sīˈrenəˌdē

: a family of eel-shaped amphibians comprising the sirens (genera Siren and Pseudobranchus) of the southern U.S.

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Siren, type genus + -idae

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Rhymes for Sirenidae

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• adonais
• alleyway
• alumnae
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• beaujolais
• bouvier
• breakaway