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CIDE DICTIONARY
gymnotus, n. [NL., fr. Gr. gymno`s naked + nw^tos the back: cf. F. gymnote.].
     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.  [1913 Webster]
    "One fearful shock, fearful but momentary, like that from the electric blow of the gymnotus."  [1913 Webster]
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