Ellops
/ˈɛlɒps/noun
A genus of marine fishes commonly known as ladyfish, found mainly in tropical and subtropical waters.
Did you know?The name Ellops was borrowed from Ancient Greek ἔλλοψ, which referred to an unidentified or loosely described kind of fish in classical writings.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
ἔλλοψ (éllops)
“A kind of fish mentioned by ancient Greek writers; its precise identification is uncertain.”
1st Century
Latin
ellops
“A fish name borrowed or adapted from Greek zoological vocabulary.”
18th Century
Scientific Latin
Ellops
“A taxonomic genus name established for ladyfish.”
Modern English
English
ellops
“A ladyfish of the genus Ellops, or the genus itself.”
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