tel·e·ost (t l  - st , tl-) also tel·e·os·te·an (-st- n)adj. Of or belonging to the Teleostei or Teleostomi, a large group of fishes with bony skeletons, including most common fishes. The teleosts are distinct from the cartilaginous fishes such as sharks, rays, and skates. n. A teleost fish. [From New Latin Teleoste  , group name (Greek teleos, complete; see teleology + osteon, bone; see ost- in Indo-European roots) and from New Latin Teleostom, group name (Greek teleos, complete + Greek stoma, mouth).] |
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