marlin

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mar·lin

noun \ˈmär-lən\

Definition of MARLIN

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

Origin of MARLIN

short for marlinspike; from the appearance of its beak
First Known Use: 1917

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