linneon

/ˈlɪniən/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of freshwater shark, particularly the Australian river shark,Glyphis gangeticus.

“The Australian scientists found an endangered linneon in the remote river system.”

2. proper noun

A type of fish in the genus Linneon, possibly extinct.

“The fossil record of the linneon in the ancient river system was of great interest to the paleontologists.”

Synonyms

  • freshwater shark
  • river shark

Antonyms

  • ocean shark
  • saltwater shark