Definition of lookdown
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a silvery carangid fish (Selene vomer) chiefly of the Atlantic having a laterally compressed deep body and steeply sloping facial profile
look down
verb
looked down; looking down; looks down
Definition of look down (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: to be in a position that affords a downward view
2
: to regard with contempt : despise
—used with on or upon
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The first known use of lookdown was in the 14th century
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