"sciaenid" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: sciaenids [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} sciaenid (plural sciaenids)
  1. (zoology) Any fish belonging to the family Sciaenidae. Categories (topical): Zoology Categories (lifeform): Croakers Synonyms (any fish of the family Sciaenidae): croaker, drum, drumfish

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