01 n. The American great marbled godwit (Limosa fedoa). Applied also to the red-breasted godwit (Limosa haematica).
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The American great marbled godwit (Limosa fedoa). Applied also to the red-breasted godwit (Limosa haematica).(Zool.)
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2.
Any of several marine billfishes of the genera Makaira and Tetrapturus, popular as game in sport fishing.
Phrases & compounds
Hook-billed marlin —
a curlew.