mahimahi

mahimahi
dolphin dol"phin (d[o^]l"f[i^]n), n. [F. dauphin dolphin, dauphin, earlier spelt also doffin; cf. OF. dalphinal of the dauphin; fr. L. delphinus, Gr. delfi`s a dolphin (in senses 1, 2, 3, & 6), perh. properly, belly fish; cf. delfy`s womb, Skr. garbha; perh. akin to E. calf. Cf. {Dauphin}, {Delphine}.] 1. (Zool.) A cetacean of the genus {Delphinus} and allied genera (esp. {Delphinus delphis}); the true dolphin. [1913 Webster]

Note: The dolphin of the ancients ({Delphinus delphis}) is common in the Mediterranean and Atlantic, and attains a length of from six to eight feet. [1913 Webster]

2. (Zool.) The {Coryph[ae]na hippuris}, a fish of about five feet in length, celebrated for its surprising changes of color when dying. It is the fish commonly known as the dolphin. The term is also applied to the related {Coryphaena equisetis}. Called also {dolphinfish} and (especially in Hawaii) {mahimahi}. See also {dolphinfish} and {Coryph[ae]noid}.

Syn: dolphinfish, mahimahi. [1913 Webster +PJC]

3. [Gr. delfi`s] (Gr. Antiq.) A mass of iron or lead hung from the yardarm, in readiness to be dropped on the deck of an enemy's vessel. [1913 Webster]

4. (Naut.) (a) A kind of wreath or strap of plaited cordage. (b) A spar or buoy held by an anchor and furnished with a ring to which ships may fasten their cables. --R. H. Dana. (c) A mooring post on a wharf or beach. (d) A permanent fender around a heavy boat just below the gunwale. --Ham. Nav. Encyc. [1913 Webster]

5. (Gun.) In old ordnance, one of the handles above the trunnions by which a cannon was lifted. [1913 Webster]

6. (Astron.) A small constellation between Aquila and Pegasus. See {Delphinus}, n., 2. [1913 Webster]

{Dolphin fly} (Zo["o]l.), the black, bean, or collier, Aphis ({Aphis fable}), destructive to beans.

{Dolphin striker} (Naut.), a short vertical spar under the bowsprit. [1913 Webster]


The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.

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  • mahimahi — n. 1. either of two large slender food and game fish ({Coryphaena equisetis} or {Coryphaena hippurus}) of warm waters. They are highly esteemed as food fish, especially in Hawaii. See also {dolphin[2]}. Syn: dolphin, dolphinfish. [WordNet 1.5… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • mahimahi — dolphinfish dolphinfish n. either of two large slender food and game fish ({Coryphaena equisetis} or {Coryphaena hippurus}) of warm waters. They are highly esteemed as food fish, especially in Hawaii, where they are usually referred to as… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • mahimahi — /mah hee mah hee/, n., pl. mahimahi. Hawaii. the dolphinfish, esp. when used as a food fish. Also, mahi mahi. [1940 45; < Hawaiian] * * * …   Universalium

  • mahimahi — noun Etymology: Hawaiian, Tahitian, & Marquesan Date: 1905 the flesh of a dolphin (Coryphaena hippurus) used for food; also the fish …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • mahimahi — n. type of saltwater fish native of Pacific waters …   English contemporary dictionary

  • mahimahi —    (MAH hee MAH hee) [Hawaiian] A warm water food fish also known as dorado, prized for its firm textured and flavorful meat. Although sometimes called the dolphinfish, it is not a mammal, as are the true dolphins …   Dictionary of foreign words and phrases

  • mahimahi — [ mα:hɪˌmα:hi] noun Hawaiian term for dorado (in sense 1) …   English new terms dictionary

  • mahimahi — ma·hi·ma·hi …   English syllables

  • mahimahi — ma•hi•ma•hi [[t]ˈmɑ hiˈmɑ hi[/t]] n. pl. hi ich the dolphin, genus Coryphaena, used for food; dolphinfish • Etymology: 1940–45; < Hawaiian …   From formal English to slang

  • mahimahi — noun 1. the lean flesh of a saltwater fish found in warm waters (especially in Hawaii) • Syn: ↑dolphinfish • Regions: ↑Hawaii, ↑Hawai i, ↑Aloha State, ↑HI • Hypernyms: ↑sal …   Useful english dictionary

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