headstander

noun — 2 senses

headstander

noun

Etymology From head + stander, from their habit of swimming at a 45° angle, head pointed downwards, as if standing on their heads.

1

Any of several species of South American fish, in families Anostomidae and Chilodontidae in order Characiformes.

2

One who headstands.

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