"bonytongue" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: bonytongues [plural]
Etymology: bony + tongue, in reference to a toothed bone on the floor of the mouth. Head templates: {{en-noun}} bonytongue (plural bonytongues)
  1. Any fish of the family Arapaimidae. Categories (lifeform): Osteoglossomorph fish Hyponyms: arapaima, arowana
    Sense id: en-bonytongue-en-noun-JCQU1DMz Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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