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(ath-er-ine)
3 syllables
Definition
noun. a small marine fish of the family Atherinidae;
adjective. belonging or pertaining to the family Atherinidae comprising the silversides;
adjective. belonging or pertaining to the family Atherinidae comprising the silversides;
Example Sentence
The atherine has a silvery stripe along the sides.
Synonyms
silversides; Atherina presbyter; sand smelt
Antonyms
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