nageoire

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French

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Etymology

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From nager (to swim) +‎ -oire.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /na.ʒwaʁ/
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Noun

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nageoire f (plural nageoires)

  1. fin (of fish)
  2. flipper (of dolphin, seal, walrus etc.)

Usage notes

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The word nageoire is used to describe non solid fins such as the flipper of a dolphin or the side fins of a tuna. Whereas solid fins placed on the back of any animals such as the ones of a shark or a dolphin, be it mammal or a fish are called ailerons. For non solid back fins (tuna), the term nageoires dorsales is respectively used.

Derived terms

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See also

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aileron

Further reading

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