amur en · NOUN
Etymology
Borrowed from Russian аму́р (amúr), from an Ewenic language such as Solon amur (“river”). Doublet of Amur.
Meanings
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Any of various hybrids of the white amur that were bred for aquatic weed control.
In the fall of 1972, we obtained a special permit from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources to import 20 amurs for study in indoor aquaria.
1974, “Proceedings of the Indiana Academy of Science”, in Indiana Academy of Science, volume 83, 174:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| amurs | Number=Plur | lexicographic |