GANOID


Meaning of GANOID in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' ga- ˌ no ̇ id

Function: adjective

Etymology: ultimately from Greek ganos brightness; akin to Greek g ē thein to rejoice ― more at JOY

Date: circa 1847

: of, having, or being fish scales consisting of bone and an outer shiny layer resembling enamel also : relating to or being fish with ganoid scales

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