Gerres

noun

Ger·​res

ˈje(ˌ)rēz

: the type genus of the family Gerridae comprising long-bodied compressed marine fishes with protrusible mouths and large silvery scales

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Latin, a sea fish of little value

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