Sphyraenidae
plural nounSphy·rae·ni·dae | \ -nəˌdē \
Definition of Sphyraenidae
: a monotypic family of large active elongated cylindrical small-scaled fishes (suborder Mugiloidea) having a large mouth with a projecting lower jaw and long strong teeth in jaws and palate — see barracuda
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