Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X, list of scientific terms with Scottish connections).
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MUNGO-PARK. Zool. Specif. name of Balistes or trigger fish from Sumatra (1802 de Lacepède Hist. Nat. des Poissons IV. 681).
[From Mungo Park (1771–1805) of Selkirk, Nigerian explorer.]
