Definition of characin

competent Definition: (adjective) having the skill and knowledge needed for a particular task; capable Petersons.com

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char·a·cin    (kr-sn) KEY   also char·a·cid   (-sd) KEY  

NOUN:

See tetra.

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ETYMOLOGY:
From New Latin Characinidae, former family name, from Greek kharax , kharak-, a kind of fish

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