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Definition of mormyrid

mormyrid

/ˈmɔːr.mɪ.rɪd/
mor · myr · id
Plural:mormyrids
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Adjective:mormyrid
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mormyrid Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any weakly electric freshwater fish belonging to the family Mormyridae, native to Africa and often distinguished by an elongated, trunk-like snout and a highly developed brain.

Example

"In murky river waters, the mormyrid relies on its specialized electric organ to navigate and locate prey."

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• adjective

1

Relating to or characteristic of the freshwater fish family Mormyridae.

Example

"The researchers analyzed the mormyrid electroreceptor organs to understand their distinct communication signals."

• Nearby Words

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morn
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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Modern Latin taxonomic family name 'Mormyridae', from the Ancient Greek 'mormúros' (a sea fish), combined with the zoological suffix '-id' indicating a member of a family.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mormyrid. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mormyrid
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