Eventognathi

plural noun

Ev·​en·​tog·​na·​thi

ˌeˌvenˈtägnəˌthī

in some classifications

: an order or other group of soft-finned freshwater fishes comprising the carps, suckers, and loaches

eventognathous

¦⸗ˌ⸗¦⸗nəthəs

adjective

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, irregular from eu- + ent- + -gnathi

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