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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
.

Definition 2024


chaetodont

chaetodont

English

Noun

chaetodont (plural chaetodonts)

  1. (zoology) A chaetodontid.