Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A genus of surf-fishes of the family Embiotocidæ.
Etymologies
Sorry, no etymologies found.
Support
Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word brachyistius.
Examples
-
An African electric fish, Brienomyrus brachyistius, uses its weak electric signals in courtship behavior.
Archive 2007-06-01 2007
Comments
Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.