About The Word Atherine
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Atherine
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What's The Definition Of Atherine?Synonyms | Synonyms for Atherine: Related Terms | Find terms related to Atherine: See Also | Atherine In Webster's Dictionary \Ath"er*ine\, n. [NL. atherina, fr. Gr. ? a kind of
smelt.] (Zo["o]l.)
A small marine fish of the family {Atherinid[ae]}, 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}.
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