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Noun: acanthopterygian  `akun`thóptu'rijeeun
  1. A teleost fish with fins that are supported by sharp inflexible rays
    - spiny-finned fish

Derived forms: acanthopterygians

Type of: teleost, teleost fish, teleostan

Part of: Acanthopterygii, superorder Acanthopterygii