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Sailfish

Meaning

Noun

In Lamniform sharks, Scombroids & Suckers (fish):
A
of the
Istiophorus, having a
sail-like
on its back.
The
(Cetorhinus maximus).
The
(Carpiodes cyprinus).
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Origin

sailfish
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fiscian
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
sail
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segel
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
seglian
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
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