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'