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Definition of houndshark

houndshark

/ˈhaʊndˌʃɑːrk/
hound · shark
Plural:houndsharks
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houndshark Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any of several species of small to medium-sized ground sharks belonging to the family Triakidae, typically found in temperate and tropical coastal waters worldwide and known for feeding on bottom-dwelling invertebrates and fish.

Example

"The leopard shark is a well-known species of houndshark frequently spotted resting on sandy seabeds off the coast of California."

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• Nearby Words

houbara
hound
houndfish
houndshark
houndstooth
hour
hourglass

Word Origin & Etymology

A compound of 'hound' and 'shark', likely named for their relationship to 'dogfish' sharks or a perceived pack-hunting behavior historically attributed to them.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Houndshark. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/houndshark
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