"myctophid" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

IPA: /mɪkˈtɒfɪd/ Forms: myctophids [plural]
Etymology: From translingual Myctophidae, from Ancient Greek μυκτήρ (muktḗr, “nose”) + ὄφις (óphis, “serpent”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|mul|Myctophidae}} translingual Myctophidae, {{der|en|grc|μυκτήρ||nose}} Ancient Greek μυκτήρ (muktḗr, “nose”) Head templates: {{en-noun}} myctophid (plural myctophids)
  1. Any of the small deep-sea fish of the large family Myctophidae, known for their conspicuous use of bioluminescence. Wikipedia link: myctophid Categories (lifeform): Fish Synonyms: lanternfish Related terms: anglerfish

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