Chae"to*dont (?), n. [Gr. hair + , , tooth.] Zool.

A marine fish of the family Chaetodontidae. The chaetodonts have broad, compressed bodies, and usually bright colors.

 

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Chaeto*dont, a.

Of or pertaining to the Chaetodonts or the family Chaetodontidae.

 

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