Lungfish Definition
lŭngfĭsh
lungfishes
noun
Any of several freshwater lobe-finned fishes of the group Dipnoi of Africa, South America, and Australia, having a lunglike organ that enables them to breathe air, especially during drought conditions.
American Heritage
Any of two orders (Ceratodiformes and Lepidosireniformes) of lobefins having lungs as well as gills.
Webster's New World
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