魴鮄
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Japanese
[edit]Kanji in this term | |
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魴 | 鮄 |
ほう Hyōgai |
ぼう Hyōgai |
on'yomi | irregular |
Alternative spelling |
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竹麦魚 |
Pronunciation
[edit]Noun
[edit]魴鮄 or 魴鮄 • (hōbō) ←はうぼう (faubou)?
- the spiny red gurnard, Chelidonichthys spinosus. Found in Japan, it is known for unusual traits such as leg-like appendages and the ability to vocalize.
Usage notes
[edit]As with many terms that name organisms, this term is often spelled in katakana, especially in biological contexts (where katakana is customary).