an|a|canth

an|a|canth
an|a|canth «AN uh kanth», noun.
any one of an order of North American fishes having soft rays on the fins, ventral fins in thoracic or jugular position, and air bladders (when present) without ducts, such as the cod, pollack, and hake.
[< an-1 not + Greek ákantha thorn]

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