Definition of Houndfish
1. n. Any small shark of the genus Galeus or Mustelus, of which there are several species, as the smooth houndfish (G. canis), of Europe and America; -- called also houndshark, and dogfish.
Medical Definition of Houndfish
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Any small shark of the genus Galeus or Mustelus, of which there are several species, as the smooth houndfish (G. Canis), of Europe and America; called also houndshark, and dogfish.
The European nursehound, or small-spotted dogfish, is Scyllium canicula; the rough houndfish, or large-spotted dogfish, is S. Catulus. The name has also sometimes been applied to the bluefish (Pomatomus saltatrix), and to the silver gar.
Source: Websters Dictionary
(01 Mar 1998)
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