noun
billfish
Billfish (noun) means any of several fish, of the families Istiophoridae and Xiphiidae, that have an elongated jaw.
noun
1
Any of several fish, of the families Istiophoridae and Xiphiidae, that have an elongated jaw.
2
Other fish with elongated jaws:
3
gars (Lepisosteidae spp.)
4
sauries (Scomberesocidae spp.)
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Etymology
From bill + fish.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of billfish?
"billfish" (noun) means any of several fish, of the families Istiophoridae and Xiphiidae, that have an elongated jaw.
What are the different meanings of billfish?
"billfish" has 3 main meanings: 1. Any of several fish, of the families Istiophoridae and Xiphiidae, that have an elongated jaw; 2. Other fish with elongated jaws:; 3. gars (Lepisosteidae spp.).