Phrase guide

rainbow runner

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

The marine fish species Elagatis bipinnulata, which is brilliantly striped yellow and blue

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: biology, natural-sciences, zoology

Examples

  • Rainbow runners are fished for food and sport in warm waters.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

streamlined cigar-shaped jack; good game fish

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: Elagatis bipinnulata

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: jack

History

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