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Sailfish

//ˈseɪlˌfɪʃ// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A fish of the genus Istiophorus, having a characteristic sail-like fin on its back.
  2. 2
    large pelagic game fish having an elongated upper jaw and long dorsal fin that resembles a sail wordnet
  3. 3
    The basking shark (Cetorhinus maximus).
  4. 4
    a saltwater fish with lean flesh wordnet
  5. 5
    The quillback (Carpiodes cyprinus).

Etymology

From sail + fish.

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