albacore Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun relatively small tuna with choice white flesh; major source of canned tuna
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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
(Zoöl.) See Albicore .