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billfish

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noun/ˈbɪlˌfɪʃ/
  1. 1

    Any of several fish, of the families Istiophoridae and Xiphiidae, that have an elongated jaw.

    • Collectively, the billfishes are among the most sought-after game fishes because of their grace and power, in and out of the water.
  2. 2

    Other fish with elongated jaws:; gars (Lepisosteidae spp.)

  3. 3

    Other fish with elongated jaws:; sauries (Scomberesocidae spp.)

  4. 4

    Other fish with elongated jaws:; silver gar (Strongylura maritima, in family Belonidae)

  5. 5

    Other fish with elongated jaws:; northern pipefish (Syngnathus fuscus, in family Syngnathidae)

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