noun
- a deep-bodied marine fish with a silvery, disk-shaped body, especially the opah
- any of various other silvery, round-bodied marine fishes
Examples
- The moonfish is prized by commercial fishermen for its mild, flaky meat.
- We spotted a large moonfish swimming near the surface of the deep ocean.
- The opah, also known as a moonfish, can weigh over 100 pounds.
- Several species of moonfish inhabit tropical and temperate waters.
- The moonfish’s distinctive round shape makes it easy to identify.
- Local restaurants often feature moonfish as a specialty dish.