Definition of Mallotus

1. Noun. Capelins.

Exact synonyms: Genus Mallotus
Generic synonyms: Fish Genus
Group relationships: Family Osmeridae, Osmeridae
Member holonyms: Capelan, Capelin, Caplin

Definition of Mallotus

1. n. A genus of small Arctic fishes. One American species, the capelin (Mallotus villosus), is extensively used as bait for cod.

Medical Definition of Mallotus

1. A genus of small Arctic fishes. One American species, the capelin (Mallotus villosus), is extensively used as bait for cod. Origin: NL, fr Gr. Fleecy. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Mallotus

mallophaga
Mallophaga
Mallory's aniline blue stain
Mallory's collagen stain
Mallory's iodine stain
Mallory's phloxine stain
Mallory's phosphotungstic acid haematoxylin stain
Mallory's stain
Mallory's trichrome stain
Mallory's triple stain
Mallory-Weiss lesion
mallory-weiss syndrome
mallory-weiss tear
Mallory bodies
mallotus (current term)
Mallotus
mallow
mallows
mallows
mallowwort
mallow family
malls
malm
malma
malmag
malmag
malmags
malmier
malmiest
Malmo

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