marlins

noun

Meaning

Any species of game fish belonging to either of the genera Tetrapturus or Makaira. Every such species has a pointed, spear-like projection of the upper jaw.

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Related words

spearfish(English)genus makaira(English)makaira(English)marilyn(English)marlene(English)billfish(English)striped marlin(English)threadfins(English)

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Sources

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