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• noun (Context 1)
Any of several ancient freshwater bony fishes of the subclass Dipnoi, native to Africa, South America, and Australia, characterized by modified swim bladders that function as lungs and enable them to breathe atmospheric air during periods of severe drought.
Usage Example
"During the dry season, the African dipnoan can survive for months by burrowing into the mud and secreting a protective mucus cocoon until the rains return."
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dipnoan
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Lungfish. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/lungfish