Istiophoridae

plural noun
Is·​ti·​o·​phor·​i·​dae | \ ˌistēōˈfȯrəˌdē\

Definition of Istiophoridae

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

History and Etymology for Istiophoridae

New Latin, from Istiophorus, type genus + -idae

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