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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A cutlassfish (Trichiuridae).
2. 2
   fish having greatly elongated front rays on dorsal and anal fins wordnet
3. 3
   Any of the genus Alectis of fish, noted for their filamentous anal and dorsal fins.

Synonyms

All synonyms

alectis ciliaristhread fishthread-fish

Etymology

From thread + fish.

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