ほうぼう
Japanese
editEtymology 1
editFor pronunciation and definitions of ほうぼう – see the following entry. | ||
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(This term, ほうぼう, is the hiragana spelling of the above term.) |
Etymology 2
editAlternative spellings |
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魴鮄 竹麦魚 方々 |
Pronunciation
editNoun
editほうぼう or ホウボウ • (hōbō) ←はうぼう (faubou)?
- The spiny red gurnard, Chelidonichthys spinosus. Found in Japan, it is known for unusual traits such as leg-like appendages and the ability to vocalize.
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).