scalare

noun

sca·​la·​re skə-ˈler-ē 

-ˈlär-

: angelfish sense 2

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, specific epithet, from Latin, neuter of scalaris; from the barred pattern on its body

First Known Use

1928, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

scalare

noun

sca·​la·​re skə-ˈla(ə)r-ē 

-ˈle(ə)r-,

-ˈlär-

: angelfish sense 2