acipenserine

/ˌækɪsɛnˈsɪriːn/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to sturgeons

“The biologist spent her career studying acipenserine species in the wild.”

2. noun

a member of the family Acipenseridae, including sturgeons and paddlefish

“The museum’s new exhibit featured a large acipenserine on display.”

Synonyms

  • paddlefish
  • sturgeonic

Antonyms

  • freshwater
  • non-marine