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(tel′ē äst′, tē′lē-)

noun

any of many orders of bony fishes having a consolidated internal skeleton, swim bladder, thin cycloid scales, etc.

Origin: < Gr teleos, complete < telos (see telo-) + osteon, bone: see ossify

adjective

of or belonging to the teleosts

Also teleostean

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adjective

Of or belonging to the Teleostei or Teleostomi, a large group of fishes with bony skeletons, including most common fishes. The teleosts are distinct from the cartilaginous fishes such as sharks, rays, and skates.

noun

A teleost fish.

Origin:

Origin: From New Latin Teleosteī, group name (Greek teleos, complete; see teleology + osteon, bone; see ost- in Indo-European roots)

Origin: and from New Latin Teleostomī, group name (Greek teleos, complete + Greek stoma, mouth)

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