Sphyraenidae

plural noun
Sphy·​rae·​ni·​dae | \ -nəˌdē\

Definition of Sphyraenidae

: a monotypic family of large active elongated cylindrical small-scaled fishes (suborder Mugiloidea) having a large mouth with a projecting lower jaw and long strong teeth in jaws and palate — see barracuda

History and Etymology for Sphyraenidae

New Latin, from Sphyraena, type genus + -idae

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