angel shark

an·gel shark

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [eyn-juh l shahrk]
- /ˈeɪn dʒəl ʃɑrk/
- /ˈeɪn.dʒəl ʃɑːk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [eyn-juh l shahrk]
- /ˈeɪn dʒəl ʃɑrk/

Definitions of angel shark words

noun angel shark any of several sharks constituting the family Squatinidae, such as Squatina squatina, that have very large flattened pectoral fins and occur in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans 3
noun angel shark any shark of the genus Squatina, found in warm and temperate shore waters, having a depressed, flat body and large, winglike pectoral fins. 1
noun angel shark A member of the unusual genus Squatina of sharks with flattened bodies and broad pectoral fins resembling skates or rays. There are approximately 16 known species, which are the only members of their taxonomic genus, family and order. They occur worldwide in temperate and tropical seas. 0

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angel shark popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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