hypsignathus monstrosus

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hypsignathus monstrosus - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Hammerhead \Ham"mer*head`\ (-h[e^]d`), n.
     1. (Zool.) A shark of the genus Sphyrna or Zyg[ae]na,
        having the eyes set on projections from the sides of the
        head, which gives it a hammer shape. The Sphyrna  zyg[ae]na
         is found in the North Atlantic. Called also
        hammer fish, and balance fish.
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     2. (Zool.) A fresh-water fish; the stone-roller.
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     3. (Zool.) An African fruit bat (Hypsignathus monstrosus);
        -- so called from its large blunt nozzle.
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