A large saltwater fish with a long, pointed snout or bill-like projection, such as a marlin, swordfish, or sailfish.
Compound from 'bill' (the pointed snout) and 'fish'. The term became standardized in English during the 19th century as sport fishing developed and these dramatic deep-sea fish became known to wider audiences.
Billfishes are among the fastest fish in the ocean—marlins can hit 80+ mph—and that bill isn't just for show; they use it to slash through schools of fish like an underwater sword!
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