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单词 piscine
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Definition of piscine in English:

piscine

adjective ˈpɪsʌɪn
  • Of or concerning fish.

    鱼的;有关鱼的

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Three summers ago, there were so many insects that piscine sumptuary laws could have been declared.
    • But that could be difficult for the piscine inhabitants of Yorkshire rivers these dark, cold December nights.
    • The balloonfish swallows air, when attacked by avian predators, or water, when attacked by piscine predators.
    • The mystery of fish slumber lies within the greater mystery of the piscine mind.
    • Viewing this piscine cornucopia, Baldwin was struck with the thought, ‘There's so much here every day.’
    Synonyms
    fishlike, of fish

Origin

Late 18th century: from Latin piscis 'fish' + -ine1.

Definition of piscine in US English:

piscine

adjective
  • Of or concerning fish.

    鱼的;有关鱼的

    Example sentencesExamples
    • But that could be difficult for the piscine inhabitants of Yorkshire rivers these dark, cold December nights.
    • The mystery of fish slumber lies within the greater mystery of the piscine mind.
    • Viewing this piscine cornucopia, Baldwin was struck with the thought, ‘There's so much here every day.’
    • The balloonfish swallows air, when attacked by avian predators, or water, when attacked by piscine predators.
    • Three summers ago, there were so many insects that piscine sumptuary laws could have been declared.
    Synonyms
    fishlike, of fish

Origin

Late 18th century: from Latin piscis ‘fish’ + -ine.

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