ma·ko (mä k )n. pl. ma·kos Either of two mackerel sharks of the genus Isurus, characterized by a large heavy body and a nearly symmetrical tail. [Maori.] |
mako1
n pl -kos
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) any shark of the genus Isurus, esp I. glaucus of Indo-Pacific and Australian seas: family Isuridae
2. NZ the teeth of the mako worn as a decoration by early Maoris
[from Maori]
mako2, mako-mako [ˈmɑːkəʊˌmɑːkəʊ]
n pl -kos
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plants) Also called wineberry a small evergreen New Zealand tree, Aristotelia serrata: family Elaeocarpaceae
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) NZ another name for the bellbird, Anthornis melanura
[from Maori]
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. |  mako - powerful mackerel shark of the Atlantic and Pacificmackerel shark - fierce pelagic and oceanic sharks genus Isurus, Isurus - mako sharks Isurus oxyrhincus, shortfin mako - very swift active bluish shark found worldwide in warm waters; important game fish Isurus paucus, longfin mako - similar to shortfin mako but darker blue blue pointed, bonito shark, Isurus glaucus - common blue-grey shark of southwest Pacific; sport and food fish |
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