noun
- Plural of dolphinfish; large, colorful marine fish of the family Coryphaenidae, found in tropical and subtropical waters, often caught for food and sport.
Usage: Also called mahi-mahi or dorado in culinary contexts.; Not related to dolphins (marine mammals).
Examples
- The fishermen caught several large dolphinfishes off the coast of Florida.
- Dolphinfishes are prized by sport fishermen for their fighting ability.
- The restaurant served grilled dolphinfishes with lemon and herbs.
- These colorful dolphinfishes can weigh up to 60 pounds.
- Dolphinfishes migrate through warm ocean currents in search of food.
- The chef recommended the dolphinfishes as the catch of the day.