Shortnose

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Any individual of the organisms listed above
Adjective
  1. 1
    Having a short nose. not-comparable

    "Most of them — both Atlantic sturgeons and the smaller shortnose sturgeons, also endangered but more plentiful — have been found dead along the shore, with injuries like long gashes and severed heads, suggesting impacts from boat propellers."

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"Most of them — both Atlantic sturgeons and the smaller shortnose sturgeons, also endangered but more plentiful — have been found dead along the shore, with injuries like long gashes and severed heads, suggesting impacts from boat propellers."

Etymology

From short + nose.

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