Coelacanthous

/ˌsiːləˈkænθəs/ adjective

Definition

Having the characteristic hollow spine and features typical of coelacanth fish.

Etymology

From coelacanth with the adjectival suffix -ous, meaning 'full of' or 'characterized by,' creating a descriptive botanical and zoological term.

Kelly Says

This adjective uses the same -ous suffix that appears in words like 'dangerous' and 'continuous,' showing how English reuses pattern-building pieces to describe what something possesses or exhibits.

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