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Definition of mahi-mahi

mahi-mahi

Plural:mahi-mahi
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1

The firm, mildly sweet flesh of the mahi-mahi fish, typically prepared by grilling, baking, or blackening.

Example

"The chef prepared a blackened mahi-mahi served over a bed of mango salsa and coconut rice."

2

A brightly colored, surface-dwelling marine fish found in temperate, tropical, and subtropical waters worldwide, highly valued as both a game fish and a commercial food source.

Example

"During our deep-sea fishing trip off the coast of Florida, we managed to catch a massive mahi-mahi."

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Word Nuance & Usage

The name 'mahi-mahi' is heavily favored on restaurant menus over its alternative name, 'dolphinfish', to prevent consumers from mistakenly thinking they are eating dolphin (a marine mammal).

• Nearby Words

mahernia
mahi
mahi river
mahi-mahi
mahimahi
mahjong
mahogany

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mahi-mahi. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mahi--mahi
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