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Coryphaena hippurus

Coryphaena hippurus

9.5
A large, brightly colored fish found in warm seas, often called mahi-mahi and eaten as food
  • noun
  • /kɔːrɪˈfeɪnə hɪˈpʊrəs/
  • Specialized
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  • The chef recommended grilled Coryphaena hippurus for its firm texture and mild flavor.

Examples

  • Avid anglers travel to tropical waters to catch Coryphaena hippurus during the summer months.

  • Scientists study Coryphaena hippurus to understand migration patterns in oceanic fish populations.

  • The Coryphaena hippurus is known for its vibrant colors.

  • Many fishermen target Coryphaena hippurus during the summer.

  • Avid anglers travel to tropical waters to catch Coryphaena hippurus during the summer months.

  • The chef recommended grilled Coryphaena hippurus for its firm texture and mild flavor.

  • Many fishermen target Coryphaena hippurus during the summer for its delicious taste.

Synonyms

dolphin
vsCoryphaena hippurus
  • US
9 4.1

A bright fast fish often caught for food in warm seas

is the broader description without special Hawaii or local focus
mahi
vsCoryphaena hippurus
5 6.4

A large bright fish that lives in warm seas and is called dolphinfish

is the full species description rather than a brief name
mahimahi
vsCoryphaena hippurus
  • US
1 7.7

A large, slim sea fish often cooked and eaten in Hawaii

is the general food and game description without specific cuisine focus
dolphinfish
vsCoryphaena hippurus
6.1

A large slender sea fish with bright colors often found near Hawaii and caught for sport and food

is the general description without focusing on sport activity

Surface Forms

Coryphaena hippurus singular
Coryphaena hippuruses plural

Morphology

Coryphaena + hippurus

This is a Latin binomial taxonomic name rather than a productively compositional English phrase; its meaning (‘a species of mahi‑mahi’) is not derivable from the parts for an average B1 learner. 'Hippurus' has no English meaning and 'Coryphaena' is a genus label requiring specific biological knowledge, so the expression functions as an arbitrary label and is opaque to learners.

Etymology

The name Coryphaena hippurus may come from old Greek parts: coryph meaning 'head' and hippur meaning 'horse-tail', because the fish has a high forehead and a strong tail, so the name paints a clear picture of the dolphinfish often called 'mahi-mahi'.