Soleoidei
plural noun
So·le·oi·dei
\ˌsōlēˈȯidēˌī\
variants: or
Soleoidea
\-dēə\Definition of Soleoidei
in some classifications
: a suborder or other division of Heterosomata comprising the families Soleidae and Cynoglossidae
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Origin and Etymology of soleoidei
New Latin, from Solea + -oidei or -oidea
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