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SAW-FISH

\sˈɔːfˈɪʃ], \sˈɔːfˈɪʃ], \s_ˈɔː_f_ˈɪ_ʃ]\

Definitions of SAW-FISH

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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A fish whose upper jaw is prolonged into a flattened snout set with spines or teeth.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

So called from its long, bony, toothed snout.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

n. A cartilaginous fish of the genus Pristis, allied to the sharks and the rays. It has the upper jaw prolonged into a long beak or snout, with teeth arranged along both edges.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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