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pediculate

[ puh-dik-yuh-lit, -leyt ]

adjective

  1. of or related to the Pediculati, a group of teleost fishes, characterized by the elongated base of their pectoral fins, simulating an arm or peduncle.

noun

  1. a pediculate fish.

pediculate

/ -ˌleɪt; pɪˈdɪkjʊlɪt /

adjective

  1. of, relating to, or belonging to the Pediculati, a large order of teleost fishes containing the anglers
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. any fish belonging to the order Pediculati
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of pediculate1

From the New Latin word Pediculati, dating back to 1855–60. See pedicle, -ate 1
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of pediculate1

C19: from Latin ±è±ð»åÄ«³¦³Ü±ô³Ü²õ little foot; see pedicel

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