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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

• Nearby Words

lunchbox
luncheon
lung
lungfish
luni
lupin bean
lupine

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Lungfish. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/lungfish
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