flying gurnard

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Noun flying gurnard has 1 sense

flying gurnard, flying robin, butterflyfish - tropical fish with huge fanlike pectoral fins for underwater gliding; unrelated to searobins
--₁ is a kind of scorpaenoid, scorpaenoid fish
--₁ is a member of Dactylopteridae, family Dactylopteridae

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Flying Gurnard

Noun - Zoology

A flying gurnard refers to a type of fish belonging to the family Dactylopteridae. It is distinguished by its unique, oversized pectoral fins that resemble wings, enabling it to glide above the water surface.

Example Sentences:

The vibrant colors of the flying gurnard's wings mesmerized us as it gracefully glided through the ocean.
While scuba diving, we were fortunate enough to witness a flying gurnard taking flight from the water.

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