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(jmn"ts), n.[NL., fr. Gr. gymno°s naked + nw^tos the back: cf. F. gymnote.] (Zol.) A genus of South American fresh-water fishes, including the Gymnotus electricus, or electric eel. It has a greenish, eel-like body, and is possessed of electric power. One fearful shock, fearful but momentary, like that from the electric blow of the gymnotus. De Quincey. スポンサード リンク
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