ATHERINE

Etymology

Noun

atherine (plural atherines)

A small marine fish of the family Atherinidae, having a silvery stripe along the sides.

Synonyms

• atherinid

Anagrams

• herniate, in the ear

Source: Wiktionary


Ath"er*ine, n. Etym: [NL. atherina, fr. Gr. (Zoöl.)

Definition: A small marine fish of the family Atherinidæ, having a silvery stripe along the sides. The European species (Atherina presbyter) is used as food. The American species (Menidia notata) is called silversides and sand smelt. See Silversides.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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