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Definition of white marlin
white marlin
Plural:white marlins
• noun
1
A highly migratory species of billfish (Kajikia albida) found in the epipelagic zones of the tropical and subtropical Atlantic Ocean, distinguished by its prominent, rounded dorsal fin and elongated spear-like snout.
Example
"The angler carefully photographed and released the white marlin back into the Atlantic after a strenuous battle."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of White marlin. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/white-marlin