sailfish

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a saltwater fish with lean flesh
  2. noun large pelagic game fish having an elongated upper jaw and long dorsal fin that resembles a sail

Etymology

From sail + fish.

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