Bannerfish
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Bannerfish is a noun meaning A large sailfish of the species Istiophorus platypterus, of the swordfish family, with a broad banner-like dorsal fin.
Meaning
A large sailfish of the species Istiophorus platypterus, of the swordfish family, with a broad banner-like dorsal fin.
More Meanings
- 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.
Word Forms
- bannerfishes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sailfish, broadbill, swordfish, bandfish, billfish, batfish.
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