Squaloid
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Squaloid is an adjective meaning Characteristic of a shark or dogfish.
Meaning
Characteristic of a shark or dogfish.
More Meanings
- Any dogfish (family Squalidae).
Example Sentences
The old man cracked a squaloid smile full of toothblack and breakfast scraps.
Several species of squaloids have light-emitting organs, but none can glow as brightly as the monotypical Isistius brasiliensis.
Word Forms
- squaloids
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sharks, squaliform, squamoid, selachoid, sharklike, squamiform.
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