in ichthyology, a genus of fishes belonging to the order of apodes. They have two tentacula at the upper lip; the eyes are covered with the common skin; there are five rays in the membrane of the gills; the body is compressed, and carinated on the belly with a fin. There are five species.

GYNAECEUM, among the ancients, the apartment of the women, a separate room in the inner part of the house, where they employed themselves in spinning, weaving, and needle-work.