pediculate

[ puh-dik-yuh-lit, -leyt ]

adjective

1. of or related to the Pediculati, a group of teleost fishes, characterized by the elongated base of their pectoral fins, simulating an arm or peduncle.

noun

1. a pediculate fish.

pediculate

/ -ˌleɪt; pɪˈdɪkjʊlɪt /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or belonging to the Pediculati, a large order of teleost fishes containing the anglers

noun

1. any fish belonging to the order Pediculati

Word History and Origins

Origin of pediculate¹

From the New Latin word Pediculati, dating back to 1855–60. See pedicle, -ate ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of pediculate¹

C19: from Latin pedīculus little foot; see pedicel