chondrostean

1 of 2

adjective

chon·​dros·​te·​an

(ˈ)kän¦drästēən

1

: having a cartilaginous skeleton

2

: of or relating to the Chondrostei

chondrostean

2 of 2

noun

"

plural -s

: one of the Chondrostei

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

New Latin Chondrostei + English -an

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