sailfish

noun — 3 senses

sailfish

noun

/ˈseɪlˌfɪʃ/

Etymology From sail + fish.

1

A fish of the genus Istiophorus, having a characteristic sail-like fin on its back.

2

The basking shark (Cetorhinus maximus).

3

The quillback (Carpiodes cyprinus).

Derived terms
Atlantic sailfish, Indo-Pacific sailfish

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