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Makaira

Makaira

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A group of large sea fish like marlins with long spear-like snouts
  • noun
  • /məˈkaɪrə/
  • Specialized
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  • The Makaira genus includes some of the largest species of marlins in the world.

Examples

  • Scientists studied the migratory patterns of Makaira in the Atlantic Ocean.

  • A blue marlin, classified under Makaira, is highly prized by sport fishermen.

  • The Makaira is known for its incredible speed.

  • Many fishermen dream of catching a Makaira.

  • A blue marlin, classified under Makaira, is highly prized by sport fishermen.

  • Scientists studied the migratory patterns of Makaira in the Atlantic Ocean.

  • The Makaira genus includes some of the largest species of marlins in the world.

Compounds

Makaira mitsukurii
  • Specialized
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A large Pacific fish with dark blue vertical stripes called the Pacific blue marlin

Makaira nigricans
  • Specialized
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A very large fish with a long pointed bill that lives in warm seas

Makaira albida
  • Specialized
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A small marlin fish with a long pointed bill from the western Atlantic that can weigh about 180 pounds

Makaira marlina
  • Specialized
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A large fish in the Pacific Ocean that can weigh up to 1000 pounds

Makaira mazara
  • Specialized
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A large blue marlin fish of the Pacific Ocean that can weigh up to 1000 pounds

Surface Forms

Makaira singular
Makairas plural

Etymology

Makaira comes from the Greek word makhaira, which means 'knife' or 'short sword', and that helps you remember these marlins by their long, knife-like snout.