polyodon

/pɒlɪˈɒdən/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of paddlefish, specifically Polyodon spathula, found in North America.

“The researchers studied the habits of the polyodon in the Missouri River.”

Synonyms

  • paddlefish
  • spatulafish

Antonyms

  • bony fish
  • cartilaginous fish