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Definition of oarfish
oarfish
/ˈɔːr.fɪʃ/
oar · fish
Plural:oarfish
oarfish Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
9
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
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• noun
1
A large, highly elongated, pelagic bony fish of the family Regalecidae, found in all temperate to tropical oceans, characterized by its ribbon-like silver body, prominent red dorsal fin, and long, oar-shaped pelvic fins.
Example
"Often cited as the historical inspiration for mythological sea serpents, the giant oarfish typically lives in the deep ocean and rarely washes ashore except after major storms."
• Rhymes for oarfish
Word Origin & Etymology
First recorded in the late 18th century, a compound of 'oar' and 'fish', named for the long, highly modified pelvic fins of the fish that resemble rowing oars.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Oarfish. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/oarfish