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Definition of characin

characin

/ˈkær.ə.sɪn/
char · a · cin
Plural:characins
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characin Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Any freshwater fish belonging to the order Characiformes, native primarily to Central America, South America, and Africa, characteristically possessing a small adipose fin between the dorsal and caudal fins.

Example

"Many popular aquarium species, including the neon tetra, belong to the diverse group of fishes known as characins."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Late 19th century: from modern Latin Characinus, derived from Greek kharax, denoting a type of sea fish.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Characin. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 18, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/characin
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