About The Word Anadromous
Learn about the word Anadromous to help solve your crossword puzzle. Discover Anadromous definitions and meaning, origins, synonyms, related terms and more at the free Crossword Dictionary.
Anadromous
| Anadromous Definition And Meaning |
|---|
What's The Definition Of Anadromous?
[adj] migrating from the sea to fresh water to spawn
Synonyms | Synonyms for Anadromous: Related Terms | Find terms related to Anadromous: See Also | Anadromous In Webster's Dictionary \A*nad"ro*mous\, a. [Gr. ? running upward; ? + ? a
running, ? to run.]
1. (Zo["o]l.) Ascending rivers from the sea, at certain
seasons, for breeding, as the salmon, shad, etc.
2. (Bot.) Tending upwards; -- said of terns in which the
lowest secondary segments are on the upper side of the
branch of the central stem. --D. C. Eaton.
|
More Crossword Puzzle Words
A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z
Cross Word Of The Day
- Neomys fodiens ‐ widely distributed Old World…
- Saddle ‐ posterior part of the back of a domestic fowl [n] a seat for…
- Seed stock ‐ a supply of seeds (or tubers) reserved…
- Put ‐ the option to sell a given stock (or stock index or commodity…
- Rock crystal ‐ a clear quartz used in making electronic and optical…
- Good nature ‐ a cheerful, obliging…
- Leibniz ‐ German philosopher and mathematician who thought of the universe…
- Sir leonard hutton ‐ English cricketer…
- Remaining ‐ not used up; "leftover meatloaf"; "she had a little money left…
- Shooting stick ‐ device that resembles a spiked walking stick but the top opens…