Acipenseres

Ac·​i·​pen·​ser·​es

ˌa-sə-ˈpen(t)-sə-ˌrēz

variants or Acipenseroidei

ˌa-sə-ˈpen(t)-sə-ˈrȯi-dē-ˌī

taxonomic synonym of chondrostei

Word History

Etymology

AAcipenseres, New Latin, from plural of Acipenser; Acipenseroidei, New Latin, from Acipenser + -oidei

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

• More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
• Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
• Advanced search features
• Ad free!