moonfish

• Nom désignant plusieurs poissons marins argentés au corps très plat, ou un grand poisson elliptique aux couleurs vives vivant dans les océans Atlantique, Pacifique et en Méditerranée.

A noun referring to any of several silvery marine fishes with very flat bodies, or a large elliptical brightly colored deep-sea fish found in the Atlantic, Pacific, and Mediterranean.

1. Flat-bodied marine fishB2formalscientific

   Any of several silvery marine fishes characterized by their very flat, compressed bodies.

   Poisson-lune

   • The moonfish glided silently through the shallow waters.
   • Fishermen often catch moonfish near the coast during summer.
   • Its flat, silvery body makes the moonfish easy to identify.

   Synonymesdollarfishhorsefishlookdown

2. B2formalscientific

   A large, elliptical, brightly colored deep-sea fish found in the Atlantic, Pacific, and Mediterranean oceans.

   Poisson-lune

   • The moonfish is known for its vibrant colors and large size.
   • Deep-sea explorers spotted a moonfish near the ocean floor.
   • Moonfish are rarely seen near the surface during the day.

   Synonymeskingfishopah