Helicoprion

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Translingual

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Etymology

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From Ancient Greek ἕλιξ (hélix, “helix”) + πρίων (príōn, “saw”).

Noun

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Helicoprion m

  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Helicoprionidae – an extinct shark-like fish from the Permian, known for its spirally arranged tooth whorls.
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