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Chaetodont

Chæ′to-dont

,

Noun.

[Gr.

χαίτη

hair + [GREEK], [GREEK], tooth.]

(Zool.)

A marine fish of the family

Chætodontidæ

. The chætodonts have broad, compressed bodies, and usually bright colors.

Chæto-dont

,

Adj.

Of or pertaining to the Chætodonts or the family

Chætodontidæ

.