ribbonfish
Syllabification: (rib·bon·fish)
Pronunciation: /ˈribənˌfiSH/
Definition of ribbonfish
noun ( plural same or ribbonfishes)
- any of a number of long slender fishes that typically have a dorsal fin running the length of the body, in particular.
- a fish of the dealfish family (Trachipteridae). a fish of the cutlassfish family (Trichiuridae). another term for oarfish