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noun
A large sailfish of the species Istiophorus platypterus, of the swordfish family, with a broad banner-like dorsal fin
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: Indo-Pacific sailfish
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noun
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.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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History
From banner + fish.
