anguilliform
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Anguilliform — An*guil li*form, a. [L. anguilla eel (dim. of anguis snake) + form.] Eel shaped. [1913 Webster] Note: The Anguill[ae]formes of Cuvier are fishes related to thee eel. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
anguilliform — 1) eel like in shape 2) sinuous type of swimming as in an eel. See also carangiform, labriform, ostraciform, thunniform … Dictionary of ichthyology
anguilliform — /ang gwil euh fawrm /, adj. having the shape or form of an eel. [1685 95; < L anguill(a) eel (angu(is) snake + illa dim. suffix) + I + FORM] * * * any of the bony fishes that contains more than 500 species of eel (q.v.). * * * … Universalium
anguilliform — adjective Shaped like an eel … Wiktionary
anguilliform — shaped like an eel Shapes and Resemblance … Phrontistery dictionary
anguilliform — adj. having the form of an eel; shaped like an eel … English contemporary dictionary
anguilliform — [aŋ gwɪlɪfɔ:m] adjective Zoology relating to or denoting eels or related fish. Origin C17: from L. anguilla eel + iform … English new terms dictionary
anguilliform — a. Eel shaped … New dictionary of synonyms
anguilliform — an·guil·li·form … English syllables
anguilliform — /æŋˈgwɪləfɔm/ (say ang gwiluhfawm) adjective having the shape or form of an eel. {Latin anguilla eel + i 1 + form} …
