Regalecus

noun

Re·​gal·​e·​cus

rə̇ˈgaləkəs

: the type and sole genus of the family Regalecidae

Word History

Etymology

New Latin (intended as translation of Norwegian sildekonge oarfish, from sild herring + konge king), from Latin reg-, rex king + allec fish pickle

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