Find the word definition

The Collaborative International Dictionary
Selachoidei

Selachii \Se*la"chi*i\, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. ??? a fish having cartilages instead of bones.] (Zo["o]l.) An order of elasmobranchs including the sharks and rays; the Plagiostomi. Called also Selacha, Selache, and Selachoidei.

Selachoidei

Selachoidei \Sel`a*choi"de*i\, n. pl. [NL. See Selachii, and -oid.] (Zo["o]l.) Same as Selachii.