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French
Etymology
From nager (“to swim”) + -oire.
Pronunciation
Noun
nageoire f (plural nageoires)
- fin (of fish)
- flipper (of dolphin, seal, walrus etc.)
Usage notes
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 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
See also
aileron
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