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wingfish


Meanings
  • noun

    A large, elongated, tropical marine fish belonging to the Exocoetidae family, characterized by its wing-like pectoral fins that enable it to fly out of the water.

    - "The wingfish is a fascinating creature that can fly out of the water using its wing-like pectoral fins."
    - "Anglers often mistake the wingfish for a flying fish due to its ability to leap out of the water."

Variants
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wing bar , wing bars
Etymology
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The name 'wingfish' comes from its distinctive wing-like pectoral fins.


Trivia
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  1. The wingfish is the largest member of the Exocoetidae family.

  2. The wingfish can leap up to 6 meters (20 feet) out of the water.

  3. The wingfish is also known as the flying gar or flying mullet.


Related Concepts
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  1. Exocoetidae: The family of fish to which the wingfish belongs.

  2. Flying fish: A different species of fish that can also leap out of the water but uses its tail to propel itself through the air.


Culture
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In various cultures, the wingfish is considered a symbol of freedom and power due to its unique ability to fly out of the water.

How to Memorize "wingfish"

  1. visualize

    - To memorize the wingfish, imagine a large fish with wings instead of fins, leaping out of the water.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'wingfish' with the words 'flying' and 'fish' to help remember its meaning.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic such as 'Winged Fish' to help remember the name of this unique marine creature.


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