physoclist

1 of 2

noun

phy·​so·​clist
ˈfīsəˌklist
plural -s
: a teleost fish lacking a duct between the air bladder and the alimentary canal

physoclist

2 of 2

adjective

"
variants or less commonly physoclistous
¦⸗⸗¦klistəs
or physoclistic
-tik
1
: of or relating to a physoclist or to the Physoclisti
2
: lacking a duct between the air bladder and alimentary canal

Word History

Etymology

Noun

New Latin Physoclisti

Adjective

physoclist from New Latin Physoclisti; physoclistous, physoclistic from New Latin Physoclisti + English -ous or -ic

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“Physoclist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/physoclist. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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