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euphausiid

/ juːˈfɔːzɪɪd /

noun

  1. any small pelagic shrimplike crustacean of the order Euphausiacea: an important constituent of krill


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Word History and Origins

Origin of euphausiid1

C19: from New Latin Euphausiacea, perhaps from Greek eu- + pha- from phainein to reveal, show + ousia substance, stuff

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