"caproid" meaning in All languages combined

See caproid on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: caproids [plural]
Etymology: By surface analysis, an appellativization from Caproid(ae) minus -ae; the root (referring to swine) is explained at Caproidae. By surface analysis, ending in suffix -oid. Etymology templates: {{glossary|surface analysis}} surface analysis, {{glossary|surface analysis}} surface analysis Head templates: {{en-noun}} caproid (plural caproids)
  1. (zoology) Any fish of the Caproidae family. Wikidata QID: Q1278800 Synonyms: boarfish

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