xiphisuran

/zɪfiːsʊˈræn/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare or obsolete term for a type of fish, specifically a type of sunfish.

“In the 18th-century naturalist’s notes, he described the xiphisuran as a peculiar species found in the Mediterranean.”

Synonyms

  • helmethead
  • sunfish

Antonyms

  • deep-sea fish