‖n. pl. [ NL. See Labyrinth. ] (Zool.) An order of teleostean fishes, including the Anabas, or climbing perch, and other allied fishes. [ 1913 Webster ]

☞ They have, connected with the gill chamber, a special cavity in which a labyrinthiform membrane is arranged so as to retain water to supply the gills while the fish leaves the water and travels about on land, or even climbs trees. [ 1913 Webster ]