smoothhound

[ smooth-hound ]

noun

1. a smooth dogfish, especially Mustelus mustelus, inhabiting waters along the coast of Europe.

Word History and Origins

Origin of smoothhound¹

First recorded in 1595–1605; smooth + hound ¹

Example Sentences

While there are many species of smoothhound around the world, the one that lives in the Kermadecs is a separate and undescribed species.

From Scientific American