a large shark, Isuropsis mako, of Australian coastal waters, having a blue back and pointed snout
blue pointer in American English
noun
a large shark, Isuropsis mako, having a blue-colored back and pointed snout, found in Australian waters where itis prized for sportfishing
Word origin
[1880–85]This word is first recorded in the period 1880–85. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: Chief of Staff, automatism, pari-mutuel, rain check, regionalism