ichthyoid

[ ik-thee-oid ]

adjective

1. Also ich·thy·oi·dal []. fishlike.

noun

1. any fishlike vertebrate.

ichthyoid

/ ˈɪkθɪˌɔɪd /

adjective

1. resembling a fish

noun

1. a fishlike vertebrate

Word History and Origins

Origin of ichthyoid¹

From the Greek word ichthyoeidḗs, dating back to 1850–55; ichthy-, -oid

Example Sentences

Ichthyoid, -al, ik′thi-oid, -al, adj. having the form or characteristics of a fish—also Ich′thyic.—n.

From Project Gutenberg

Miss Blyth is about as ichthyoid as you can get and still interest more forward-looking vertebrates.

From Time Magazine Archive

So on the other hand, this ichthyoid, reptilian, or mono-chondyloid ideal of the self-made man can only be reached, universally, by a nation which holds that poverty, either of purse or spirit,—but especially the spiritual character of being πτωχοι τω πνευματι, is the lowest of degradations; and which believes that the desire of wealth is the first of manly and moral sentiments.

From Project Gutenberg

So, on the other hand, this ichthyoid, reptilian, or monochondyloid ideal of the self-made man can only be reached, universally, by a nation which holds that poverty, either of purse or spirit,—but especially the spiritual character of being πτωχοι τω πνευματι,—is the lowest of degradations; and which believes that the desire of wealth is the first of manly and moral sentiments.

From Project Gutenberg