atherine

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἀθερῑ́νη (atherī́nē, “a kind of smelt”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈæθəɹaɪn/, /ˈæθəɹɪn/
• Rhymes: -æθəɹɪn

Noun

atherine (plural atherines)

1. A small marine fish of the family Atherinidae having a silvery stripe along the sides.

Synonyms

• atherinid

See also

• silverside

Anagrams

• herniate, in the ear