Definition of Silurus

1. Noun. Type genus of the Siluridae: catfishes.

Exact synonyms: Genus Silurus
Generic synonyms: Fish Genus
Group relationships: Family Siluridae, Siluridae
Member holonyms: European Catfish, Sheatfish, Silurus Glanis

Definition of Silurus

1. n. A genus of large malacopterygious fishes of the order Siluroidei. They inhabit the inland waters of Europe and Asia.

Medical Definition of Silurus

1. A genus of large malacopterygious fishes of the order Siluroidei. They inhabit the inland waters of Europe and Asia. Origin: L. See Silure. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Silurus

Silurian period
silurid
Siluridae
siluridan
silurids
silurid fish
Siluriformes
siluriform fish
silurist
silurists
siluroid
siluroid
siluroidei
siluroids
silurus (current term)
Silurus
Silurus glanis
silva
silva
silvae
silvan
silvan
silvanite
silvans
Silvanus
silvas
silvate
silvatic
silver
silver

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