About The Word Gymnotus
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Gymnotus
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What's The Definition Of Gymnotus?Synonyms | Synonyms for Gymnotus: Related Terms | Find terms related to Gymnotus: See Also | Gymnotus In Webster's Dictionary \Gym*no"tus\, n. [NL., fr. Gr. gymno`s naked + ? the
back: cf. F. gymnote.] (Zo["o]l.)
A genus of South American fresh-water fishes, including the
{Gymnotus electricus}, or electric eel. It has a greenish,
eel-like body, and is possessed of electric power.
One fearful shock, fearful but momentary, like from the
electric blow of the gymnotus. --De Quincey.
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