Sixgill
adj, noun
adj, noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 Ellipsis of sixgill shark (“Any deepwater shark in the genus Hexanchus”) abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis
Adjective
- 1 Having six pairs of gill slits, as some sharks do. not-comparable
"“Shark After Dark” features scientists swimming with their subjects as they investigate their nocturnal feeding habits; residents of the Seattle area will be interested to know that well inside Puget Sound, quite large sixgill sharks come to the surface for dinner within 150 feet of shore."
Example
More examples"“Shark After Dark” features scientists swimming with their subjects as they investigate their nocturnal feeding habits; residents of the Seattle area will be interested to know that well inside Puget Sound, quite large sixgill sharks come to the surface for dinner within 150 feet of shore."
Etymology
From six + gill.
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