istiophorus

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Noun istiophorus has 1 sense

Istiophorus, genus Istiophorus - type genus of the Istiophoridae
--₁ is a kind of fish genus
--₁ is a member of Istiophoridae, family Istiophoridae
--₁ has members: Atlantic sailfish, Istiophorus albicans

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Istiophorus

Definition:

Istiophorus is a genus of sailfishes, comprising two recognized species. Sailfish are known for their distinctive sail-like dorsal fin and are considered one of the fastest fish in the ocean.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

Sense 1:

Any fish belonging to the Istiophorus genus.

Example sentence:

During our fishing trip, we encountered a magnificent istiophorus swimming gracefully alongside our boat.

Sense 2:

A specific species of sailfish, Istiophorus platypterus.

Example sentence:

We were lucky to witness Istiophorus platypterus leaping out of the water, showcasing its incredible agility.

Sense 3:

Referring to the scientific name of the sailfish genus.

Example sentence:

The Istiophorus genus is known for its impressive speed and elegant appearance.

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