What's the difference between weeper and weever?

Weeper


Definition:

  • (n.) One who weeps; esp., one who sheds tears.
  • (n.) A white band or border worn on the sleeve as a badge of mourning.
  • (n.) The capuchin. See Capuchin, 3 (a).

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Weever


Definition:

  • (n.) Any one of several species of edible marine fishes belonging to the genus Trachinus, of the family Trachinidae. They have a broad spinose head, with the eyes looking upward. The long dorsal fin is supported by numerous strong, sharp spines which cause painful wounds.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) Dracotoxin, a protein possessing toxic, membrane depolarizing and hemolytic activities, was isolated from the crude venom of the greater weever fish Trachinus draco.
  • (2) The dichromacy of the weever is discussed in relation to its photic environment and feeding behaviour.
  • (3) We report the purification of a lethal fraction of Weever fish venom using preparative electrophoresis.
  • (4) Crude venom of the greater weever fish, Trachinus draco was analyzed to assess its toxicity, stability and biological properties.
  • (5) Microspectrophotometric analyses of the visual pigments of the weever fish, Trachinus vipera, demonstrate the presence of a rhodopsin with peak sensitivity at 502 nm, and two cone visual pigments.

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