CHAETODONT

Chæ"to*dont, n. Etym: [Gr. (Zoöl.)

Definition: A marine fish of the family Chætodontidæ. The chætodonts have broad, compressed bodies, and usually bright colors.

Chæto*dont, a.

Definition: Of or pertaining to the Chætodonts or the family Chætodontidæ.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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