Associations to the word «Elops»

Wiktionary

ELOPS, proper noun. A taxonomic genus within the family Elopidae   — the ladyfishes, mostly of subtropical and tropical waters.

Dictionary definition

ELOPS, noun. Type genus of the Elopidae: tenpounder.

Wise words

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