headstander
headstander · headstanders
Any of several species of South American fish, in families Anostomidae and…Any of several species of South American fish, in families Anostomidae and Chilodontidae in order Characiformes.
Meaning
2 sensesAny of several species of South American fish, in families Anostomidae and Chilodontidae in order Characiformes.
One who headstands.
Origin
From head + stander, from their habit of swimming at a 45° angle, head pointed downwards,From head + stander, from their habit of swimming at a 45° angle, head pointed downwards, as if standing on their heads.
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Forms
plural: headstanders| Singular | headstander |
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