labroid Meaning & Definition
/ˈleɪ.bɹɔɪd/
What Does Labroid Mean?
Labroid is used as an adjective meaning Like or belonging to the suborder Labroidei of marine perciform fishes, often brilliantly coloured, and very abundant in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. As a noun, it means Any fish of this kind.
Labroid: Key Facts
| Part of speech | adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈleɪ.bɹɔɪd// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Plural | labroids |
Labroid Definition (Adjective)
- Like or belonging to the suborder Labroidei of marine perciform fishes, often brilliantly coloured, and very abundant in the Indian and Pacific Oceans.
The tautog and cunner are American labroid fishes.
Labroid as a Noun
- Any fish of this kind.
Synonyms of Labroid
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Labroid synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Labroid
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Labroid in a Sentence
The tautog and cunner are American labroid fishes.
Word Forms & Grammar
labroid (not comparable)
labroid (plural labroids)
Origin of Labroid
From taxonomic name Labrus + -oid.
Pronouncing Labroid
You say labroid as //ˈleɪ.bɹɔɪd//. It has 1 syllable.