John Dory

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John Dory

Either of two North Atlantic fish (Zeus faber or Z. ocellata) having a laterally compressed body and long spines on the dorsal fin.

[The name John + dory.]

John Dory [ˈdɔːrɪ]

1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) a European dory (the fish), Zeus faber, having a deep compressed body, spiny dorsal fins, and massive mobile jaws

2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) Austral a related fish, Zeus australis, which is a valued food fish of Australia

[from proper name John + dory¹; on the model of Doe]

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John Dory - European dory

Zeus faber

dory - marine fishes widely distributed in mid-waters and deep slope waters

genus Zeus, Zeus - type genus of the family Zeidae

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