ELASMOBRANCH


Meaning of ELASMOBRANCH in English

[ ɪ'lazmə(ʊ)braŋk ]

■ noun Zoology a cartilaginous fish of a group (subclass Elasmobranchii) that comprises the sharks, rays, and skates.

Origin

C19: from mod. L. Elasmobranchii , from Gk elasmos 'beaten metal' + brankhia 'gills'.

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