noun
billfish
Billfish (noun) means any of a group of large sea fish with a long, pointed upper jaw.
noun
1
Any of a group of large sea fish with a long, pointed upper jaw.
"Collectively, the billfishes are among the most sought-after game fishes because of their grace and power, in and out of the water."
— Richard Ellis, The Book of Sharks (1983)
2
Other kinds of fish that have long, pointed jaws.
3
Gars (Lepisosteidae spp.)
4
Sauries (Scomberesocidae spp.)
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Etymology
Formed from bill and fish.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of billfish?
"billfish" (noun) means any of a group of large sea fish with a long, pointed upper jaw.
What is another word for billfish?
Other words for "billfish" include needlefish, saury, garfish, gar, garpike.
What are the different meanings of billfish?
"billfish" has 3 main meanings: 1. Any of a group of large sea fish with a long, pointed upper jaw; 2. Other kinds of fish that have long, pointed jaws; 3. Gars (Lepisosteidae spp.).
