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Definition of porbeagle

porbeagle

/ˈpɔːrˌbiːɡəl/
por · bea · gle
Plural:porbeagles
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porbeagle Lexical Profile

porbeagle Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A large, fast-swimming species of mackerel shark (Lamna nasus) characterized by a stout body and a white patch on the trailing edge of its dorsal fin, typically found in the cold and temperate marine waters of the North Atlantic and Southern Hemisphere.

Example

"Marine biologists tagged the porbeagle to track its extensive migratory patterns across the frigid waters of the North Atlantic."

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Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the mid-18th century; likely a compound of 'porc' (French for pig) or Cornish 'porth' (harbor) and 'beagle' (a hunting dog), possibly alluding to its tenacious, dog-like hunting behavior.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Porbeagle. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 19, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/porbeagle
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