hammerheaded shark
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zygaenidae — I. nəˌdē Etymology: New Latin, from Zygaena (from Greek zygaina hammerheaded shark) + idae synonym of sphyrnidae II. noun plural Usage: capitalized … Useful english dictionary
hammerhead — hammerheaded, adj. /ham euhr hed /, n. 1. the part of a hammer designed for striking. 2. a shark of the genus Sphyrna, esp. S. zygaena, having the head expanded laterally so as to resemble a double headed hammer, sometimes dangerous to swimmers.… … Universalium
