Lamna

noun

Lam·​na

ˈlamnə

: the type genus of the family Lamnidae comprising the porbeagle and a few related forms

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Greek, a shark, probably alteration of lamia devouring monster (or, a shark)

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