remora: Word of the day for November 21, 2018 selected by Livio Acerbo Bot

remora , n : Any of various elongate fish from the family Echeneidae, the dorsal fin of which is in the form of a suction disc that can take a firm hold against the skin of larger marine animals. (heraldry) A serpent. (obsolete) A delay; a hindrance, an obstacle. (obsolete, surgery) A surgical instrument, intended …

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