marlin

See also: Marlin

English

White Marlin leaping

Etymology

A contraction of marlinspike, named so because of its pointed snout.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈmɑɹ.lɪn/
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  • Rhymes: -ɑː(ɹ)lɪn

Noun

marlin (plural marlin or marlins)

  1. Any species of game fish belonging to either of the genera Tetrapturus or Makaira, with a crested dorsal fin and a pointed, spear-like projection of the upper jaw.

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Romanian

Etymology

Borrowed from French marlin.

Noun

marlin m (plural marlini)

  1. marlin

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References

  • marlin in Academia Română, Micul dicționar academic, ediția a II-a, Bucharest: Univers Enciclopedic, 2010. →ISBN
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