Definition of Requin

1. n. The man-eater, or white shark (Carcharodon carcharias); -- so called on account of its causing requiems to be sung.

Definition of Requin

1. a voracious shark [n -S]

Medical Definition of Requin

1. The man-eater, or white shark (Carcharodon carcharias); so called on account of its causing requiems to be sung. Origin: F, fr. Reqiem a Mass sung for the dead. See Requiem. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Requin

requester
requesters
requesting
requestor
requestors
requests
requiem
Requiem
requiems
requiem shark
requiescat
requiescats
requight
requights
requin (current term)
requin (current term)
requins
require
require
required
required arch length
requirement
requirement
requirements
requirements contract
requirer
requirers
requires
requiring
requisite

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