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oarfish

/ˈɔːfɪʃ/

/ˈɔrfɪʃ/

oarfishnoun

oarfishes

/ˈɔːfɪʃ/

/ˈɔrfɪʃ/

Translations

ремень-рыба

The oarfish is known for its long, ribbon-like body.

Ремень-рыба известна своим длинным, ленточным телом.

Additional translations

весло-рыба

Definitions

A large, elongated, deep-sea fish with a long, ribbon-like body, known for its distinctive red dorsal fin and silvery skin, belonging to the family Regalecidae.

The oarfish is rarely seen by humans due to its deep-sea habitat.

Synonyms

king of herrings

Regalecus

giant oarfish

ribbonfish

oarfishadjective

/ˈɔː.fɪʃ/

/ˈɔr.fɪʃ/

Used attributively: e.g., 'an oarfish skeleton'

Definitions

Of, relating to, or characteristic of an oarfish.

The museum displayed an oarfish specimen in its deep-sea exhibit.