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Makaira mazara

Makaira mazara

9.9
A large blue marlin fish of the Pacific Ocean that can weigh up to 1000 pounds
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The Makaira mazara is known for its impressive speed and size.

Examples

  • The Makaira mazara is capable of powerful bursts of speed when hunting smaller fish.

  • Scientists are studying the population decline of the Makaira mazara in the western Pacific.

  • Anglers consider the Makaira mazara to be one of the most prized catches in deep-sea fishing.

  • Fishermen in Hawaii often target Makaira mazara for sport.

  • Anglers consider the Makaira mazara to be one of the most prized catches in deep-sea fishing.

  • Scientists are studying the population decline of the Makaira mazara in the western Pacific.

  • Fishermen in Hawaii often target the Makaira mazara for sport.

Synonyms

Makaira marlina
vsMakaira mazara
  • Specialized
9.9

A large fish in the Pacific Ocean that can weigh up to 1000 pounds

uses an alternate regional common name mentioning Indo-Pacific blue

Surface Forms

Makaira mazara singular
Makaira mazaras plural

Morphology

Makaira + mazara

The binomial combines the genus name Makaira (a known genus of large fish), so a learner who knows the constituents could infer this refers to a species of Makaira (i.e., a type of marlin). However, the specific epithet 'mazara' is not lexically transparent and the detailed sense (Indo‑Pacific blue marlin, very large size) cannot be derived from the parts, so the overall meaning is only partially predictable.

Etymology

Makaira mazara may come from an old word meaning 'sword' because Makaira refers to that 'sword' and the fish has a long, pointed bill like a spear. So the name gives the image of a big, fast, sword-like marlin and explains why we use it for this powerful ocean fish.