Definitions:

1. A family of marine fishes, commonly known as the 'flying gurnards', characterized by their distinctive appearance and unique features, including large pectoral fins that resemble wings, which they use to glide or 'fly' over the water's surface. NOUN
   • Despite their name, flying gurnards of the Dactylopteridae family do not truly fly but rather glide for short distances above the water's surface.
   • Members of the Dactylopteridae family inhabit various coastal regions around the world, often found near sandy or muddy bottoms.

Synonyms:

• butterflyfish
• dactylopterid fish
• dragonfish
• flying gurnards
• sea robins