black marlin

noun

: a billfish (Makaira indica) of the Pacific and Indian Oceans that is dark blue above and silvery white below, may reach a length of about 15 feet (4.6 meters) and a weight of 1,650 pounds (748 kilograms), and is a popular sport fish

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“Black marlin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/black%20marlin. Accessed 14 Dec. 2024.

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