lampris

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Noun lampris has 1 sense

Lampris, genus Lampris - type genus of the Lampridae
--₁ is a kind of fish genus
--₁ is a member of Lampridae, family Lampridae
--₁ has members:
opah, moonfish, Lampris regius; New World opah, Lampris guttatus

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Lampris

Lampris refers to a genus of deep-sea fish that belong to the family Lampridae. These fish are commonly known as opahs and are renowned for their unique appearance and vibrant colors. They have a rounded and compressed body, which is usually silver or gray on the sides and a vibrant shade of red or orange on the belly.

Example sentences:

The lampris is often referred to as the "moonfish" due to its circular shape resembling a full moon.
As a pelagic species, the lampris can be found in temperate and tropical waters worldwide.
The fisherman caught a magnificent lampris during his deep-sea fishing expedition.
The lampris is highly valued for its culinary uses, particularly in sushi and sashimi dishes.

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