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sailfish

/ˈseɪlfɪʃ/ noun · British & US
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What does sailfish mean?

noun

A large, fast-swimming fish of the family Istiophoridae, with a distinctive sail-like dorsal fin. Sailfish are found in warm ocean waters around the world.

Example

"The sailfish leapt out of the water, its shimmering scales catching the sunlight."

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