Alexandreid

/ˌæləɡˈzændrɪd/ noun

Definition

A type of fish in the mullet family found in Mediterranean and Atlantic waters.

Etymology

Named after Alexandria, Egypt, a major historical fishing and trade port, with '-id' being a common zoological suffix for fish species.

Kelly Says

Alexandria was so famous for its fishing that Mediterranean fish were named after it—the city was basically the seafood capital of the ancient world!

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