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Definition of Marlin
1. Noun. Large long-jawed oceanic sport fishes; related to sailfishes and spearfishes; not completely cold-blooded i.e. able to warm their brains and eyes.
Generic synonyms: Billfish
Group relationships: Genus Makaira, Makaira
Specialized synonyms: Blue Marlin, Makaira Nigricans, Black Marlin, Makaira Marlina, Makaira Mazara, Makaira Mitsukurii, Striped Marlin, Makaira Albida, White Marlin
Group relationships: Genus Makaira, Makaira
Specialized synonyms: Blue Marlin, Makaira Nigricans, Black Marlin, Makaira Marlina, Makaira Mazara, Makaira Mitsukurii, Striped Marlin, Makaira Albida, White Marlin
Definition of Marlin
1. n. The American great marbled godwit (Limosa fedoa). Applied also to the red-breasted godwit (Limosa hæmatica).
Definition of Marlin
1. a marine game fish [n -S]
Medical Definition of Marlin
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