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GENUS ENGRAULIS
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Dictionary entry overview: What does genus Engraulis mean?
• GENUS ENGRAULIS (noun)
The noun GENUS ENGRAULIS has 1 sense:
1. type genus of the family Engraulidae
Familiarity information: GENUS ENGRAULIS used as a noun is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Type genus of the family Engraulidae
Classified under:
Nouns denoting animals
Synonyms:
Engraulis; genus Engraulis
Hypernyms ("genus Engraulis" is a kind of...):
fish genus (any of various genus of fish)
Meronyms (members of "genus Engraulis"):
Engraulis encrasicholus; mediterranean anchovy (esteemed for its flavor; usually preserved or used for sauces and relishes)
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