- branchiostegous
- \\|braŋkē|ästəgəs\ adjective
Etymology: probably from French branchiostège + English -ous1. : branchiostegal2. : having the gills covered
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/brang'kee os"ti geuhs/, adj. Ichthyol.1. branchiostegal.2. having covered gills.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.