houndfish
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A large, predatory marine needlefish (Tylosurus crocodilus) found in tropical and subtropical waters, characterized by an elongated body, silver-green coloration, and long, beak-like jaws filled with sharp teeth.
"While snorkeling near the Florida Keys, the divers spotted a sizable houndfish gliding swiftly just below the ocean's surface."
British Any of several small, typically harmless sharks belonging to the family Triakidae, such as the smooth-hound, commonly found in shallow coastal waters.
"Local anglers often catch houndfish off the shingle beaches of southern England during the warmer summer months."
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Word Origin & Etymology
A compound of 'hound' and 'fish', named for the aggressive, predatory behavior of the needlefish, or the dog-like appearance and pack-hunting tendencies of certain small sharks also called houndfish.
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