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Sailfish

Noun CEFR B2
ˈseɪlˌfɪʃ

Definitions

  1. A fish of the genus Istiophorus, having a characteristic sail-like fin on its back.
  2. The basking shark (Cetorhinus maximus).
  3. The quillback (Carpiodes cyprinus).

Equivalents

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Suomipurjekala

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

sailflying Saili sailing sailing boat sailing dinghy sailing ship

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