mahimahi

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Chateaubriand and (frozen) mahimahi, all richly sauced in classic French style.

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  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}.

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  1. large slender food and game fish widely distributed in warm seas (especially around Hawaii)
  2. the lean flesh of a saltwater fish found in warm waters (especially in Hawaii)

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  • And exotic mahimahi," continued Chiun in a plaintive voice Isn't that porpoise?" —  Destroyer 106: White Water
  • False killer whales tend to get caught by longline fishing because they eat the fish fishermen have snagged for human consumption: yellowfin tuna, mahimahi, and ono.
  • Chunks of lobster make the omelets irresistible, the delicious mahimahi stands out in the tacos, and fresh mango brings the pancakes to a whole new level.
  • A lightly grilled flour tortilla is filled with mahimahi, cabbage, pico de gallo, and cheese, and then drizzled with ranch dressing.
  • Twenty years ago, restaurant menus offered Sole Almandine, Chicken Kiev, Veal Cordon Bleu, Chateaubriand and (frozen) mahimahi, all richly sauced in classic French style. —  Starbulletin Headlines
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