epigonus

eˈpɪɡənəs

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of marine fish in the family Epigonidae.

“The epigonus was a rare catch for the deep-sea fishing expedition.”

2. adjective

Belonging or pertaining to Epigonus or the Epigonidae.

“The epigonus characteristics of the fish made it stand out in the aquarium.”

Synonyms

  • deep-sea
  • deepwater
  • marine

Antonyms

  • freshwater
  • terrestrial