anabas

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Noun anabas has 1 sense

Anabas, genus Anabas - the type genus of the family Anabantidae; small fish that resemble perch
--₁ is a kind of fish genus
--₁ is a member of Anabantidae, family Anabantidae
--₁ has members: climbing perch, Anabas testudineus, A. testudineus

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Anabas

Noun

1. A genus of fish in the family of climbing perches (Anabantidae), found in freshwater habitats in Southeast Asia.

Sample Sentence: The anabas climber fish is known for its ability to move across land using its pectoral fins.

Adjective

1. Referring to or characteristic of the genus Anabas.

Sample Sentence: The anabas species exhibit unique respiratory adaptations.

Verb

1. (archaic) To climb or ascend.

Sample Sentence: She anabased the steep hillside with great determination.