Ctenoid

//ˈtiː.nɔɪd// adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A ctenoidean.
Adjective
  1. 1
    Having a toothed margin, usually fish scales
  2. 2
    Comb-like in shape.
Adjective
  1. 1
    resembling a comb; having projections like the teeth of a comb wordnet

Etymology

From cteno- + -oid.

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