Butterflyfish (Noun)
Meaning
Tropical fish with huge fanlike pectoral fins for underwater gliding; unrelated to searobins.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The butterflyfish darted past the coral reef, its vibrant scales catching the sunlight that filtered down from above.
- In the aquarium, the butterflyfish swam lazily alongside the sea turtles, its huge pectoral fins rippling gently.
- As we snorkeled above the reef, a school of butterflyfish glided effortlessly through the water, their fins undulating in unison.
- The butterflyfish's large pectoral fins allowed it to hover in place, observing its surroundings with an unblinking gaze.
- Butterflyfish are often a prized sight for divers and snorkelers, who seek out their bright colors and unique fins in tropical waters.