ladyfish

[ ley-dee-fish ]

noun

, plural (especially collectively) la·dy·fish, (especially referring to two or more kinds or species) la·dy·fish·es.

1. a game fish, Elops saurus, of warm seas, closely related to but smaller than the tarpon.

Word History and Origins

Origin of ladyfish¹

First recorded in 1705–15; lady + fish

Example Sentences

Eagle-eyed experts soon determined the ill-fated fish was not actually a shark but rather a ladyfish, a species that can grow up to 3 feet long with sharp teeth and a dorsal fin.

From Fox News

As the sun rose, pelicans and egrets wheeled, and mullet and ladyfish leapt in front of the boat.

From New York Times

A deep tug followed by strong head wags ruled out a speckled sea trout or ladyfish.

From Scientific American