siluroid

/sɪˈluːrɔɪd/

Definitions

1. adjective

Belonging to or resembling the catfishes, especially the family Siluridae.

“The siluroid fish were found in the local river.”

2. noun

A fish of the family Siluridae, especially the European catfish (Silurus glanis).

“The large siluroid was caught by the fisherman.”

Synonyms

  • catfish
  • sucker

Antonyms

  • salmon
  • trout