Ogcocephalus

noun

Og·​co·​ceph·​a·​lus

ˌägkōˈsefələs

: the type genus of the family Ogcocephalidae comprising various typical batfishes

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, irregular from Greek onkos bulk + New Latin -cephalus; akin to Greek enenkein to carry

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