Definition of Flying fish

1. Noun. Tropical marine fishes having enlarged winglike fins used for brief gliding flight.

Generic synonyms: Teleost, Teleost Fish, Teleostan
Group relationships: Exocoetidae, Family Exocoetidae
Specialized synonyms: Monoplane Flying Fish, Two-wing Flying Fish, Biplane Flying Fish, Four-wing Flying Fish

Medical Definition of Flying fish

1. A fish which is able to leap from the water, and fly a considerable distance by means of its large and long pectoral fins. These fishes belong to several species of the genus Exocoetus, and are found in the warmer parts of all the oceans. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Flying Fish

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flying blister
flying boat
flying bomb
flying bridge
flying buttress
flying carpet
flying cat
flying colors
flying colours
flying dragon
flying drainpipe
Flying Dutchman
flying field
flying fish (current term)
flying fish (current term)
flying fox
flying gecko
flying gurnard
flying horse
flying jib
flying lemur
flying lizard
flying mare
flying marmot
flying mouse
flying opossum
flying phalanger
flying reptile
flying robin

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