Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A small blennioid fish of the genus Salarias, of an oblong or elongate form, with a smooth skin and two or three thick rays in the ventral fins: so called because it comes out on the shore and is capable of leaping considerable distances. The name is specifically applied to S. tridactylus of Ceylon.
Etymologies
Sorry, no etymologies found.
Support
Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word leaping-fish.
Examples
-
I walked past more leaping-fish signs; the sound of the creek, water burbling over smooth rocks, was a cool, peaceful sound.
The Queen of Everything Deb Caletti 1999
Comments
Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.