Moonfish (Noun)
Meaning 1
Large elliptical brightly colored deep-sea fish of Atlantic and Pacific and Mediterranean.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Any of several silvery marine fishes with very flat bodies.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The divers spotted a large moonfish swimming near the coral reef, its flat body glinting in the sunlight.
- Moonfish are known to be nocturnal feeders, using their large eyes to hunt for small crustaceans in the dark waters.
- The aquarium featured a stunning display of moonfish, their silvery scales catching the light as they glided effortlessly through the water.
- While snorkeling in the Caribbean, we saw a school of moonfish darting through the waves, their flat bodies undulating as they swam.
- The chef recommended the moonfish as a delicacy, saying it had a delicate flavor and firm texture that was prized by seafood connoisseurs.