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   ‖Gymnotus , n. [NL., fr. Gr. γυμνός naked + νῶτος the back: cf.  F. gymnote.] (Zool.) A genus of South American fresh-water fishes, including the Gymnotus electricus, or electric eel.  It has a greenish, eel-like body, and is possessed of electric power.
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   One fearful shock, fearful but momentary, like that from the electric blow of the gymnotus.
   De Quincey.
   
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