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Abramis

Abramis

9.9
A group of freshwater fish found in Europe that includes bream
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The bream, a member of the genus Abramis, is widespread across European rivers and lakes.

Examples

  • She studied the anatomy of several Abramis species for her research project.

  • Many anglers in Europe are familiar with Abramis because of its popularity as a sport fish.

  • The bream, a member of the genus Abramis, is widespread across European rivers and lakes.

  • The Abramis fish are known for their delicious taste.

  • Many anglers prefer catching Abramis during the summer.

  • Many anglers in Europe are familiar with Abramis because of its popularity as a sport fish.

  • She studied the anatomy of several Abramis species for her research project.

Compounds

Abramis brama
  • UK
9.9

A common European freshwater fish with a flat body and silvery scales not often eaten

Surface Forms

Abramis singular
Abramises plural

Etymology

Abramis comes from an old form of the name for the bream, seen in the species name brama. So Abramis is the scientific name for a group of 'freshwater' fish, especially the common 'bream', and that is why the word now refers to these European fishes.