noun
dracunculus
Dracunculus (noun) means a small fish, called a dragonet, from the Callionymidae or Draconettidae families.
noun
1
A small fish, called a dragonet, from the Callionymidae or Draconettidae families.
2
A parasitic worm known as the Guinea worm, now given the scientific name Dracunculus medinensis.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Latin dracunculus, a diminutive of draco (“dragon”).
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What is the meaning of dracunculus?
"dracunculus" (noun) means a small fish, called a dragonet, from the Callionymidae or Draconettidae families.
What are the different meanings of dracunculus?
"dracunculus" has 2 main meanings: 1. A small fish, called a dragonet, from the Callionymidae or Draconettidae families; 2. A parasitic worm known as the Guinea worm, now given the scientific name Dracunculus medinensis.
