elasmobranch

 
Pronunciation: /ɪˈlazmə(ʊ)braŋk/

noun

Zoology
  • a cartilaginous fish of a group that comprises the sharks, rays, and skates. Compare with selachian.
    • Subclass Elasmobranchii, class Chondrichthyes

Origin:

late 19th century: from modern Latin Elasmobranchii (plural), from Greek elasmos 'beaten metal' + brankhia 'gills'