squaretail

[skwair-teyl]

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noun

any of several fishes of the genus Tetragonurus, inhabiting deep waters of tropical and temperate seas, having a squarish tail and an armor of tough, bony scales.

Origin:
1835–45; square + tail¹

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a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.

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squaretail
noun
sluggish square-tailed fish armored with tough bony scales; of deep warm waters

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