atherine Meaning & Definition
/ˈæθəɹaɪn/
What Does Atherine Mean?
Atherine is a noun that means A small marine fish of the family Atherinidae having a silvery stripe along the sides.
Quick Facts About Atherine
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈæθəɹaɪn// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | atherinid |
| Plural | atherines |
Atherine Definition (Noun)
- A small marine fish of the family Atherinidae having a silvery stripe along the sides.
Synonyms of Atherine
Atherine synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Atherine
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Atherine in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
atherine (plural atherines)
Origin of Atherine
From Ancient Greek ἀθερῑ́νη (atherī́nē, “a kind of smelt”).
Pronouncing Atherine
You say atherine as //ˈæθəɹaɪn//. It has 1 syllable.
Quick Answers About Atherine
What part of speech is atherine?
Atherine is a noun.
What is another word for atherine?
Words with a similar meaning to atherine include atherinid. See the full list of atherine synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of atherine?
The plural of atherine is atherines.