physostome

1 of 2

noun

phy·​so·​stome

ˈfīsəˌstōm

plural -s

: a teleost fish having a duct between the air bladder and the alimentary canal

broadly : one of the Physostomi

physostome

2 of 2

adjective

"

: physostomous

Word History

Etymology

Noun

New Latin Physostomi

Adjective

New Latin Physostomi

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