drepane

noun
drep·​a·​ne | \ ˈdrepə(ˌ)nē\

Definition of drepane

1 capitalized : a genus (coextensive with a family Drepanidae) of compressed percoid food fishes comprising a single species (D. punctata) and having a protrusible mouth that when extended forms a tubular downward projection
2 plural -s : any fish of the genus Drepane

History and Etymology for drepane

New Latin, from Greek drepanē sickle; probably from the shape of its pectoral fins

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