sleeper shark en · NOUN
Etymology
Calque of translingual Somniosus (literally “sleepy”). From sleeper + shark, referring to their slow, lethargic habits.
Meanings
- Any shark of the family Somniosidae.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| sleepershark | alternative | lexicographic | |
| sleeper sharks | Number=Plur | lexicographic |