mormyr

/ˈmɔrmaɪər/

Definitions

1. noun

any of various catfishes of the genus Mormyrops, of Africa and Madagascar, having a long, pointed snout and numerous sharp teeth.

“The mormyr was caught by a local fisherman in the murky waters of the river.”

Synonyms

  • catfish
  • silurid

Antonyms

  • salmon
  • tuna