grayfish

[ grey-fish ]

noun

, plural gray·fish·es, (especially collectively) gray·fish.

1. a name used in marketing for any of several American sharks, especially the dogfishes of the genus Squalus.

Word History and Origins

Origin of grayfish¹

First recorded in 1785–95; gray ¹ + fish

Example Sentences

Frequently shark steaks are sold by Chinese in the district under the name of grayfish.

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