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Gymnotus (medicine)


gymnotus
<zoology> 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 from the electric blow of the gymnotus." (De Quincey)

Origin: NL, fr. Gr. Gymnos naked + the back: cf. F. Gymnote.

Source: Websters Dictionary