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el·​e·​o·​trid | \ ¦elē¦ō‧trə̇d \

Definition of eleotrid

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: of or relating to the Eleotridae

eleotrid

noun
\ " \
plural -s

Definition of eleotrid (Entry 2 of 2)

: a member of the Eleotridae

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History and Etymology for eleotrid

Adjective

New Latin Eleotridae

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“Eleotrid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eleotrid. Accessed 4 Jul. 2022.

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