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characin

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char·​a·​cin | \ ˈker-ə-sən How to pronounce characin (audio) , ˈka-rə- \

Definition of characin

: any of a family (Characidae) of usually small brightly colored tropical freshwater fishes that includes many aquarium fishes

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characin adjective

First Known Use of characin

1882, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for characin

ultimately from Greek charak-, charax pointed stake, a fish

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The first known use of characin was in 1882

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“Characin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/characin. Accessed 12 Jun. 2021.

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