bannerfish
bannerfish · bannerfishes · bannerfish
A large sailfish of the species Istiophorus platypterus, of the swordfish family, with…A large sailfish of the species Istiophorus platypterus, of the swordfish family, with a broad banner-like dorsal fin.
Meaning
2 sensesA large sailfish of the species Istiophorus platypterus, of the swordfish family, with a broad banner-like dorsal fin.
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.
Origin
From banner + fish.From banner + fish.
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Forms
plural: bannerfishes / bannerfish| Singular | bannerfish |
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| Plural | bannerfishes / bannerfish |
regular
Synonyms
2 synonymscoachmanIndo-Pacific sailfish
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular