mahi-mahi

British

/ ˈmɑːhɪˌmɑːhɪ /

noun

another name for dolphin

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Etymology

Origin of mahi-mahi

C20: from Hawaiian, literally: strong-strong

Example Sentences

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At the Oistins Fish Market in Bridgetown, flying fish are still available, along with marlin, mahi-mahi and tuna, though only a handful of stalls are open.

From BBC • Dec. 29, 2024

Photographs from the trips show porcelain beaches, cerulean waters and fresh mahi-mahi.

From Salon • Aug. 10, 2023

When ready to serve, the salsa is spooned over grilled mahi-mahi that’s has been seasoned with a savory combo of garlic, paprika, salt and pepper.

From Washington Post • Jul. 7, 2022

Instant-hit restaurant, Hau Tree, elevates local ingredients in gorgeous dishes like ginger scallion steamed mahi-mahi, proving that Oahu’s restaurants can hold their own against the mainland’s best.

From Seattle Times • May 5, 2022

They ended up at the restaurant, John Dominis, at a table with too many glasses, sea bass, snapper, and mahi-mahi, salads, desserts .

From Joe Burke's Last Stand by Wetterau, John Moncure

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