Istiophoridae

plural noun

Is·​ti·​o·​phor·​i·​dae

ˌistēōˈfȯrəˌdē

: a family of large vigorous marine scombroid fishes comprising important food and sport fishes (as sailfishes, spearfishes, and marlins)

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Istiophorus, type genus + -idae

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