ocean sunfish


ocean sunfish

noun

Definition of OCEAN SUNFISH

: a large bony fish (Mola mola of the family Molidae, order Tetraodontiformes) having high dorsal and anal fins and a body nearly oval in outline and attaining a length of 10 feet (3 meters) and a weight in excess of 2 tons (1.8 metric tons)

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First Known Use of OCEAN SUNFISH

1629

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