Galeus

noun

Ga·​le·​us

ˈgālēəs

1

in some classifications : a genus of sharks including the topes and related forms and being nearly coextensive with Galeorhinus

2

in some classifications : a genus of sharks including dogfishes that are usually placed in Mustelus

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Greek galeos dogfish, shark

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