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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A large sailfish of the species Istiophorus platypterus, of the swordfish family, with a broad banner-like dorsal fin
2. 2
   Any of several species of butterflyfish in the genus Heniochus (order Chaetodontiformes) that superficially resemble the Moorish idol (Zanclus cornutus, order Acanthuriformes), though not closely related.

Synonyms

All synonyms

indo-pacific sailfish

Etymology

From banner + fish.

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