CTENOID
ctenoid, comb-like
(adjective) resembling a comb; having projections like the teeth of a comb
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
ctenoid (comparative more ctenoid, superlative most ctenoid)
Having a toothed margin, usually fish scales
Comb-like in shape.
Noun
ctenoid (plural ctenoids)
A ctenoidean.
Anagrams
• D-notice, condite, deontic, ectodin, noticed
Source: Wiktionary
Cte"noid (t"noid or tn"oid), a. (Zoöl.) (a) Having a comblike margin, as a ctenoid scale. (b) Pertaining to the Ctenoidei.
– n.
Definition: A ctenoidean.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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