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Definition of Atherine

1. n. A small marine fish of the family Atherinidæ, having a silvery stripe along the sides. The European species (Atherina presbyter) is used as food. The American species (Menidia notata) is called silversides and sand smelt. See Silversides.

Definition of Atherine

1. a fish resembling the grey mullet [n -S]

Medical Definition of Atherine

1. A small marine fish of the family Atherinidae, having a silvery stripe along the sides. The European species (Atherina presbyter) is used as food. The American species (Menidia notata) is called silversides and sand smelt. See Silversides. Origin: NL. Atherina, fr. Gr. A kind of smelt. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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