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flying fish
The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English
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2009
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a fish (family Exocoetidae, in particular Exocoetus volitans) of warm seas that leaps out of the water and uses its winglike pectoral fins to glide over the surface for some distance.
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Strange But True: Killer flying fish stabs fisherman to death SEA AVENGERS
Newspaper article from: The Sunday Telegraph London; 4/18/1999; ; 700+ words
; ...east of Kuala Lumpur. The dead fish, which was about three feet...Garfish, which are related to flying fishes, can breathe air and often...Mohamad Fuad Talib said the fish was probably attracted by the...the first death caused by a fish attack in Kelantan state; however...
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Flying Fish Wine Continues Steadfast Support of Ocean Conservancy.
Newspaper article from: Science Letter; 2/17/2009; 700+ words
; ...States nearly five years ago, Flying Fish wine has proudly donated a portion...self-addressed envelope to: FLYING FISH COSTA RICA SWEEPSTAKES, Click...oceanconservancy.org. Keywords: Flying Fish wine. This article was prepared...
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Flying Fish Riesling Joins Fast Growing Category.
PR Newswire; 9/2/2008; 700+ words
; ...Group today announced the launch of Flying Fish Riesling from Columbia Valley...Handcrafted with Northwest Pride Flying Fish is crafted by veteran winemaker...Chile), Clean Slate (Germany), Flying Fish (U.S.), 2 up (Australia...
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 "Albany Times Union (Albany, NY)")
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FLYING FISHES AND BAT DEATH WISHES.(Perspective)
Newspaper article from: Albany Times Union (Albany, NY); 12/9/1990; 700+ words
; ...primarily for sleet, deliberately causing potentially lethal fish to hurtle at high velocities toward the Earth, residence of...equipped with dummy bombs, were dropped from a B-25 bomber flying at 5,000 feet. Here, in the dramatic words of the article...
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Flying fish have flown the coop.(Main)
Newspaper article from: Albany Times Union (Albany, NY); 1/2/2005; 700+ words
; ...proclaimed Land of the Flying Fish now concede that it might...s mascot. The Atlantic flying fish featured on Barbados...rendition of the flying fish, from a 75-cent sandwich...removing the tiny bones from flying-fish fillet. And local...
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FLYING FISH CAFE IS OFF TO A FLYING START THE NEW RESTAURANT'S NAME WAS INSPIRED BY A REAL FISH AND A GOOD-LUCK OMEN ON A FISHING TRIP.(CAROLINA COAST)
Newspaper article from: The Virginian Pilot; 7/28/1996; ; 700+ words
; ...boat, spawning the name for the Flying Fish Cafe that opened in May. Price...in mind, I'd say the Flying Fish is off to a flying start. CAPTION(S): Staff photo by DREW C. WILSON Flying Fish Cafe owners George Price...
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Petstore.com Dives Into the Fish Market With Acquisition of Flying Fish Express; Petstore.com First Full Service Petstore to Sell Aquatic Life Online.
Business Wire; 8/17/1999; 700+ words
; ...expert care and advice, announced the acquisition of Flying Fish Express(http://www.ffexpress.com), the...industry. Petstore.com is based in Emeryville. About Flying Fish Express Flying Fish Express (http://www.ffexpress.com...
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 "Daily Post (Liverpool, England)")
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Flying visit; Tropical fish caught off North Wales coast.(News)
Newspaper article from: Daily Post (Liverpool, England); 7/25/2005; 700+ words
; ...claims to have landed four small flying fish. 'We just couldn't believe it...They were only small but they were flying out of the water trying to get out of the bucket. 'I knew they were baby flying fish because we had seen some when...
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Review: Flying Fish Grill a mecca for fish tacos aficionados
Newspaper article from: Oakland Tribune; 12/3/2008; ; 700+ words
; ...once again, hungry for fish tacos. Fortunately...succumb to my craving at the Flying Fish Grill. From the...got a craving for great fish tacos -- or any other...fresh seafood -- the Flying Fish Grill is well worth checking out.FLYING FISH GRILL HH -- FOOD...
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Flying Fish Is the Place to Go for Sushi -- And Much More [Correction 8/9/05]
Newspaper article from: The Washington Post; 4/28/2005; 700+ words
; Flying Fish sounds like the name of a seafood restaurant, and it is. The new Flying Fish on King Street is also much more. It...place that is open late and serves good sushi, Flying Fish is worth put
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flying fish
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
...family of carnivorous or herbivorous fish of warmer seas. Flying fishes usually swim in schools. They average...in the Pacific; the black-winged flying fish is found in both oceans. Flying fishes generally do not actually fly, but...
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Gliding and Parachuting
Book article from: Animal Sciences
...no attempt to control direction. Flying squirrels carefully steer themselves...The group Exocoetus contains the "flying" fishes. Although a true glider, Exocoetus...by flapping its pectoral fins. Flying fishes glide when startled, as...
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Exocoetidae
Book article from: A Dictionary of Zoology
Exocoetidae ( flying fish , halfbeak ; subclass Actinopterygii...the forked tail fin. Typically, all flying fish have greatly expanded pectoral fins...the cosmopolitan Exocoetus volitans (flying fish), reaching a length of 25 cm...
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Barbados
Encyclopedia entry from: Countries and Their Cultures
...correspond with parish districts. Symbolism. The flying fish serves as a national symbol. History and...a creamy blend of cornmeal and okra) and flying fish is the national dish. Breaded and fried flying fish is a popular snack or meal. Bajan meals...
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Flight
Book article from: Biology
Flight Flying organisms include insects, birds, and bats, all of which evolved...ability to fly (and the wings that flight requires) independently. Flying squirrels, flying fish, and other animals that only glide are not considered capable...
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