smooth hound
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smooth hound

noun

Definition of SMOOTH HOUND

: any of several dogfishes (genus Mustelus) closely related to or included with the requiem sharks

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Origin of SMOOTH HOUND

from the absence of a spine in front of the dorsal fin
First Known Use: 1603

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