Zoarces

noun

Zo·​ar·​ces

zōˈärˌsēz

: the type genus of the family Zoarcidae

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Greek zōarkēs life-supporting, from zōē life + -arkēs supporting (from arkein to defend, support)

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