English Explanatory Dictionary

bannerfish

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A large sailfish of the species Istiophorus platypterus, of the swordfish family, with a broad banner-like dorsal fin
  2. 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

bannerfish bannerfishes

Etymology

From banner + fish.

Synonyms

Indo-Pacific sailfish
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