sparoid Meaning, Definition & Usage

Spa"roid adjective

Etymology

L. sparus the gilthead + -oid: cf. F. sparoïde.

Definitions

1. (Zoöl.) of or pertaining to the Sparidæ, a family of spinous-finned fishes which includes the scup, sheepshead, and sea bream. -- n. One of the Sparidæ.