albacore Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun relatively small tuna with choice white flesh; major source of canned tuna
  2. noun large pelagic tuna the source of most canned tuna; reaches 93 pounds and has long pectoral fins; found worldwide in tropical and temperate waters
    long-fin tunny; Thunnus alalunga.

WordNet


Al"ba*core noun
Definitions
  1. (Zoöl.) See Albicore.

Webster 1913