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porbeagle

Pronunciation: /ˈpɔːbiːg(ə)l/

Definition of porbeagle

noun

  • a large, active shark which is found chiefly in the open seas of the North Atlantic and in the Mediterranean. Also called mackerel shark.
    • Lamna nasus, family Lamnidae

Origin:

mid 18th century: perhaps from Cornish porth 'harbour, cove' + bugel 'shepherd'

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