BILLFISH


Meaning of BILLFISH in English

n.

Any of several long-jawed fishes, especially those in the family Istiophoridae, including marlin s, spearfishes, and sailfish es.

The name is also applied to the gar , needlefish , and sauries (family Scomberesocidae), as well as to the swordfish (family Xiphiidae).

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