Meaning

1 senses

  1. Any shark of the family Somniosidae.

Origin

Calque of translingual Somniosus (literally “sleepy”). From sleeper + shark, referring to

Calque of translingual Somniosus (literally “sleepy”). From sleeper + shark, referring to their slow, lethargic habits.

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Forms

plural: sleeper sharks

See also

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