bichir

[ bich-er ]

/ ˈbɪtʃ ər /

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noun

any of several primitive freshwater African fishes of the genus Polypterus having functional lungs as well as gills.

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Origin of bichir

Probably earlier than 1965–70; <French <dialectal Arabic abu shīr

Words nearby bichir

biceps reflex, Bichat, Bichat's fissure, Bichat's membrane, Biche-la-mar, bichir, bichloride, bichloride of mercury, Bichon Frise, bichromate, bichromate process

How to use bichir in a sentence

A few present-day fish, such as the ornate bichir, retain openings called spiracles on the top of their skulls that allow them to breathe in air as well as water.
This ancient fish-crocodile mashup snared its prey using a key adaptation|Kate Baggaley|February 3, 2021|Popular-Science
Bichir manages to be gruff but sensitive, honest yet mysterious, making Ruiz a mix of righteousness and compassion.
‘The Bridge’: FX’s New U.S.-Mexican Border Thriller|Jace Lacob|July 10, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The surprise has left many with the same question on their lips—who the hell is Demian Bichir?
Demian Bichir Nominated for Best Actor Oscar – Who Is He?|Melissa Leon, Anna Klassen|January 25, 2012|DAILY BEAST
As Bichir put it, his tearjerker role is just the sort that actors “die” for.
Demian Bichir Nominated for Best Actor Oscar – Who Is He?|Melissa Leon, Anna Klassen|January 25, 2012|DAILY BEAST

In an interview with Fox News Latino, Bichir explains his motivation to be part of the film was not a political one.
Demian Bichir Nominated for Best Actor Oscar – Who Is He?|Melissa Leon, Anna Klassen|January 25, 2012|DAILY BEAST
For Bichir, the film was not only a story about immigration, but rather a narrative of the love of a father for his son.
Demian Bichir Nominated for Best Actor Oscar – Who Is He?|Melissa Leon, Anna Klassen|January 25, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Of these the only one known until very recently was Polypterus bichir of the Nile.
A Guide to the Study of Fishes, Volume 1 (of 2)|David Starr Jordan