Of or belonging to the Teleostei or Teleostomi, a large group of fishes with bony skeletons, including most common fishes. The teleosts are distinct from the cartilaginous fishes such as sharks, rays, and skates.
NOUN:
A teleost fish.
ETYMOLOGY:
From New Latin Teleoste, group name ( Greek teleos, complete; see teleology + osteon, bone; see ost- in Appendix I) and from New Latin Teleostom, group name ( Greek teleos, complete + Greek stoma, mouth).
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