mako1
/ˈmɑːkəʊ
/ /ˈmeɪkəʊ /(also mako shark)
noun (plural makos)
A large fast-moving oceanic shark with a deep blue back and white underparts.
- Genus Isurus, family Lamnidae: two species.
- He says even anglers who fish specifically for sharks often confuse porbeagles with mako sharks and other species.
- I think that the most disturbing fact is the noticeable decrease in the numbers of blue and mako sharks in our waters.
Origin
Mid 19th century: from Maori.
Rhymes
mako2
/ˈmɑːkəʊ/ /ˈmakəʊ /noun (plural makos)
A small New Zealand tree which bears large clusters of pink flowers followed by dark red berries. Also called wineberry.
- Aristotelia racemosa, family Elaeocarpaceae.
Origin
Mid 19th century: from Maori.