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Makaira marlina

Makaira marlina

9.9
A large fish in the Pacific Ocean that can weigh up to 1000 pounds
  • noun
  • /məˈkaɪrə ˈmɑːrlɪnə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Makaira marlina
  • The Makaira marlina is a prized catch among sport fishermen due to its impressive size.

Examples

  • Photographers captured stunning images of a Makaira marlina leaping from the water off the coast of Hawaii.

  • Marine biologists study the migration patterns of Makaira marlina to better understand ocean ecosystems.

  • The Makaira marlina is one of the largest fish in the ocean.

  • Many fishermen dream of catching a Makaira marlina.

  • Marine biologists study the migration patterns of Makaira marlina to better understand ocean ecosystems.

  • Photographers captured stunning images of a Makaira marlina leaping from the water off the coast of Hawaii.

  • The Makaira marlina is a prized catch among sport fishermen due to its impressive size.

Synonyms

Makaira mazara
vsMakaira marlina
  • Specialized
9.9

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

is the other name for the identical species noted for its great size

Surface Forms

Makaira marlina singular
Makaira marlinas plural

Morphology

Makaira + marlina

The term is a scientific binomial combining the genus name Makaira (a large fish) with a species epithet, so the construction signals a specific kind of fish and that part of the meaning is inferable from the constituents. However, species epithets like 'marlina' are lexicalized/Latin and not transparent English words, and taxonomic naming conventions are specialized—so a B1 learner would only partially be able to derive the full sense without prior exposure.

Etymology

Makaira marlina gets its name from Makaira, a word for 'spear' or 'sword', and marlina, from 'marlin'. The fish has a long, spear-like bill and can grow very large, so the name helps you remember it is a huge marlin with a sword-like bill.