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apodes

Definition of apodes

 (Entry 1 of 2)

plural of apus

Apodes

plural noun
Ap·​o·​des | \ ˈapəˌdÄ“z\

Definition of Apodes (Entry 2 of 2)

1 : a group of soft-finned, elongated, and probably degenerate fishes consisting of the eels, often including the morays and in old classifications also many others having no pelvic fins, and being now commonly treated as an order but sometimes as including several orders or, formerly, made a division of the Physostomi
2 : any of several groups of animals lacking appendages specifically : apoda

History and Etymology for apodes

Plural noun

New Latin, from Greek, masculine & feminine plural of apod-, apous footless

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