/seuh ray"nid, -rah"-, -ran"id/ , n.
1. any of numerous percoid fishes of the family Serranidae, living chiefly in warm seas, including the sea basses and groupers.
adj.
2. belonging or pertaining to the family Serranidae.
[ 1895-1900; Serranidae family name. See SERRANOID, -ID 2 ]