Gymnotus

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Gym`no´tus (jĭm`nō´tŭs)

(Zool.) A genus of South American fresh-water fishes, including the Gymnotus electricus, or electric eel. It has a greenish, eel-like body, and is possessed of electric power.

One fearful shock, fearful but momentary, like that from the electric blow of the gymnotus.

- De Quincey.

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