moonfish

/ˈmuːnˌfɪʃ/

Definitions

1. noun

any of several species of marine fish with a large mouth and a long, pointed snout, especially the ocean sunfish or the mola mola

“The scuba diver swam alongside a massive moonfish.”

2. noun

a type of breaded and fried fish

“The moonfish sandwich was a favorite at the beachside diner.”

Synonyms

  • mola
  • ocean sunfish
  • sunfish

Antonyms

  • freshwater fish