halieutics
nounEtymology From Latin halieuticus ("halieutic, of or about fishing"), from Ancient Greek ἁλιευτικός (halieutikós) (alieutikós, "of or about fishermen"), from ἁλιεύς (halieús, “fisherman”). The Christianity definition comes from the fish being a symbol of the Christian faith.
1
Literature, Media, Publishing A treatise upon fish or the art of fishing, especially in Ancient Rome.
2
Rare The art or practice of fishing.
- Related terms
- halieutic, ichthyology