Amphioxides

noun

Am·​phi·​ox·​i·​des
-ˌdēz
: a formerly recognized genus of pelagic lancelets mistakenly based on larvae of the genus Asymmetron

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Amphioxus + Greek -idēs (patronymic suffix)

First Known Use

1895, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Amphioxides was in 1895

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“Amphioxides.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Amphioxides. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.

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