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Definition of Silversides
1. Noun. Small fishes having a silver stripe along each side; abundant along the Atlantic coast of the United States.
Generic synonyms: Acanthopterygian, Spiny-finned Fish
Group relationships: Atherinidae, Family Atherinidae
Specialized synonyms: Atherinopsis Californiensis, Jacksmelt
2. Noun. The common North American shiner.
Generic synonyms: Shiner
Group relationships: Genus Notropis, Notropis
Definition of Silversides
1. n. Any one of several species of small fishes of the family Atherinidæ, having a silvery stripe along each side of the body. The common species of the American coast (Menidia notata) is very abundant. Called also silverside, sand smelt, friar, tailor, and tinker.
Definition of Silversides
1. silverside [n] - See also: silverside
Medical Definition of Silversides
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