blue marlin

/blu ˌmɑrlən/
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Definitions of blue marlin
  1. noun
    largest marlin; may reach 2000 pounds; found worldwide in warm seas
    synonyms: Makaira nigricans
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    type of:
    marlin
    large long-jawed oceanic sport fishes; related to sailfishes and spearfishes; not completely cold-blooded i.e. able to warm their brains and eyes
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