Oarfish
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Oarfish is a noun meaning A large, greatly elongated, type of fish of the family Regalecidae.
Meaning
A large, greatly elongated, type of fish of the family Regalecidae.
Example Sentences
For the second time this year an oarfish, a rarely seen deep sea fish that has historically been considered a harbinger of doom, washed up on the California coastline.
Word Forms
- oarfishes
Synonyms for oarfish
Depending on context, synonyms include ribbonfish.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ribbonfish, regalecid, batfish, opah, billfish, beakfish.
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