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Definition of mako

mako

/ˈmɑːkoʊ/
ma · ko
Plural:makos
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• noun

1

Either of two species of large, fast-swimming mackerel sharks of the genus Isurus inhabiting temperate and tropical oceans worldwide, characterized by a streamlined metallic-blue body, a sharply pointed snout, and long, slender teeth.

Example

"Marine biologists tagged a shortfin mako off the coast to study its high-speed migratory patterns across the Atlantic."

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• Rhymes for mako

• Nearby Words

maki
makings
makkah
mako
mako shark
makrut
malabar spinach

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-19th century from the Māori word mako, which refers both to the shark itself and to its teeth, traditionally prized in Māori culture as ornamental ear pendants.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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