ICHTHYOIDAL

Etymology

Adjective

ichthyoidal (comparative more ichthyoidal, superlative most ichthyoidal)

Like a fish; ichthyoid.

Source: Wiktionary


Ich"thy*oid, Ich`thy*oid"al, a. Etym: [Gr. (Zoöl.)

Definition: Somewhat like a fish; having some of the characteristics of fishes; -- said of some amphibians.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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