O OneWordDaily
AI-generated image

billfish

/ˈbɪlfɪʃ/ noun · British & US
Valid in UKValid in US
Share WhatsApp

What does billfish mean?

noun

A large, predatory fish of the family Istiophoridae, characterized by a long, pointed bill and a distinctive sail-like dorsal fin. Billfish are found in tropical and subtropical oceans worldwide.

Example

"The angler hooked a massive blue marlin, a type of billfish, while fishing in the Caribbean."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

Etymologically related

Synonyms for billfish

Rhymes with billfish