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Lampris regius

Lampris regius

9.9
A large brightly colored deep-sea fish with a round flat body called an opah
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : Lampris regius
  • The Lampris regius is famous for its vibrant colors and disc-shaped body.

Examples

  • Scientists recently observed a Lampris regius in the deep waters off the California coast.

  • The Lampris regius is often referred to as the opah.

  • Chefs prize the meat of the Lampris regius for its rich, distinctive flavor.

  • Have you ever seen a Lampris regius up close?

  • Chefs prize the meat of the Lampris regius for its rich, distinctive flavor.

  • Scientists recently observed a Lampris regius in the deep waters off the California coast.

  • The Lampris regius is famous for its vibrant colors and disc-shaped body.

Synonyms

opah
vsLampris regius
9.9

A large round fish from deep water with bright colors

is the scientific name for the same species

Surface Forms

Lampris regius singular
Lampris regii plural

Morphology

Lampris + regius

This is a taxonomic Latin binomial: the genus 'Lampris' (a marine fish) plus the specific epithet 'regius' ('royal'). If a B1 learner knows both constituent meanings, the compound transparently denotes the 'royal' member of the Lampris genus (i.e., a species of fish, the opah), so the overall meaning is directly derivable from the parts.

Etymology

Lampris regius may come from old words: Lampris meaning 'bright' and regius meaning 'royal', because the fish has shiny, rich colors. So the name helps you remember this big, round sea fish, also called the 'opah'.