Main Entry: oar·fish

Pronunciation: \ˈȯr-ˌfish\

Function: noun

Date: 1860

: a marine bony fish (Regalecus glesne) of subtropical waters with a narrow soft body from 20 to 30 feet (6 to 9 meters) long, a red dorsal fin running the entire length of the body, and red-tipped anterior rays rising above the head