MARLIN


Meaning of MARLIN in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' mär-l ə n

Function: noun

Etymology: short for marlinspike; from the appearance of its beak

Date: 1917

: any of several large marine billfishes (genera Makaira and Tetrapturus ) that are notable sport fishes

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