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ladyfish

American  
[ley-dee-fish] / ˈleɪ diˌfɪʃ /

noun

PLURAL

ladyfish

PLURAL

ladyfishes

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

Etymology

Origin of ladyfish

First recorded in 1705–15; lady + fish

Example Sentences

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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.

From Fox News

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

From New York Times

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

From Scientific American

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