ichthyic

[ ik-thee-ik ]

adjective

1. piscine.

ichthyic

/ ˈɪkθɪɪk /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or characteristic of fishes

Word History and Origins

Origin of ichthyic¹

First recorded in 1835–45, ichthyic is from the Greek word ichthyikós “fishy”; ichthy-, -ic

Word History and Origins

Origin of ichthyic¹

C19: from Greek, from ikhthus fish

Example Sentences

A curious episcopal ring worn by St. Arnulf, bishop of Metz, in the sixth century, exhibits the well-known ichthyic symbol.

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The ichthyic nature of some of them is, however, now well established.

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The state of keeping, too, in which the ichthyic remains of these alternating beds occur is always very different.

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This great river is a peculiar ichthyic province, and each part has its characteristics.

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