selachian
adjective
1. (zoology) Pertaining the superorder Selachimorpha, division Selachii, or similar grouping, including extant sharks, or its members.
2. (zoology) Elasmobranchiate.
3. Shark-like.
noun
1. any of numerous fishes of the class Chondrichthyes characterized by a cartilaginous skeleton and placoid scales: sharks; rays; skates
Similar word(s): elasmobranch
Definition categories: animal