• Ganoid

    Origin

    Ancient Greek γάνος ("brightness, sheen") + -oid

    Full definition of ganoid

    Adjective

    ganoid

    1. Having a smooth, shining surface, as if polished or enameled: specifically applied to those scales or plates of fishes which are generally of an angular form and composed of a bony or hard horny tissue overlaid with enamel.
    2. Having ganoid scales or plates, as a fish; specifically, of or pertaining to the Ganoidei.

    Noun

    ganoid

    (plural ganoids)
    1. (zoology) One of the , a disused taxonomic grouping of fishes, including the bowfin, gars, and sturgeons.
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