selachian
se·la·chi·an
noun \sə-ˈlā-kē-ən\Definition of SELACHIAN
: any of a variously classified group (Selachii) of cartilaginous fishes that includes the existing sharks and typically most related elasmobranchs (as rays)
— selachian adjective
Origin of SELACHIAN
ultimately from Greek selachos cartilaginous phosphorescent fish; akin to Greek selas brightness
First Known Use: 1835
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