coryphaena

/kɒrɪˈfiːnə/

Definitions

1. noun

A species of large fish in the family Coryphaenidae, found in tropical and subtropical waters, also known as mahi-mahi or dolphin fish.

“The tourists on the boat were amazed by the bright colors and impressive size of the coryphaena that jumped out of the water.”

Synonyms

  • dolphinfish
  • mahimahi