Rhina

1 of 2

Rhi·​na

ˈrīnə

taxonomic synonym of squatina sense 1

-rhina

2 of 2

noun combining form

-rhi·​na

"

: one or ones having (such) a nose—in taxonomic names in zoology

Amphirhina

Phyllorhina

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Latin, a shark, from Greek rhinē, a shark, file, rasp

Noun combining form

New Latin, from Greek rhin-, rhis nose

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