ladyfish

[ley-dee-fish]

noun

plural

ladyfish ,

plural

ladyfishes .

1. a game fish, Elops saurus, of warm seas, closely related to but smaller than the tarpon.

Word History and Origins

Origin of ladyfish¹

First recorded in 1705–15; lady + fish

Example Sentences

Eagle-eyed experts soon determined the ill-fated fish was not actually a shark but rather a ladyfish, a species that can grow up to 3 feet long with sharp teeth and a dorsal fin.

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As the sun rose, pelicans and egrets wheeled, and mullet and ladyfish leapt in front of the boat.

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A deep tug followed by strong head wags ruled out a speckled sea trout or ladyfish.

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