Belone

See also: belone

Translingual

Etymology

Latin, from Ancient Greek βελόνη (belónē, needle, garfish)

Proper noun

Belone f

  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Belonidae – garfishes.

Usage notes

  • Most of the species formerly included in Belone are now placed in other genera in Belonidae.

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