Flying fish

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(Zool.) 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 Exocœtus, and are found in the warmer parts of all the oceans.

Noun

1.

flying fish - tropical marine fishes having enlarged winglike fins used for brief gliding flight

biplane flying fish, Exocoetidae, family Exocoetidae, four-wing flying fish, monoplane flying fish, teleost, teleost fish, teleostan, two-wing flying fish