リュウグウノツカイ
Japanese edit
Etymology edit
"Servant of the Dragon Palace".
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
リュウグウノツカイ • (ryūgū-no-tsukai)
- The giant oarfish, Regalecus russelii, a deep sea fish, known for its length and infrequent human spottings.
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).