heteracanth
Having spines of different sizesHaving spines of different sizes.
Meaning
2 senses(not comparable)Having spines of different sizes.
(not comparable)Having the spines of the dorsal fin asymmetrical, or thickened alternately on the right and left sides.
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
From hetero- + Ancient Greek ἄκανθα (ákantha, “spine”).From hetero- + Ancient Greek ἄκανθα (ákantha, “spine”).
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