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Definition of striped marlin

striped marlin

Plural:striped marlin
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1

A highly migratory, predatory game fish native to the tropical and temperate regions of the Indo-Pacific oceans, easily identified by its elongated bill and the vibrant blue vertical stripes along its sides.

Example

"The marine biologists tagged a striped marlin off the coast of New Zealand to track its seasonal migration patterns."

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• Nearby Words

striped barb
striped bass
striped headstander
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striped swamp snake

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Striped marlin. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/striped%20marlin
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