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albacore

DEFINITIONS OF: albacore

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n large pelagic tuna the source of most canned tuna; reaches 93 pounds and has long pectoral fins; found worldwide in tropical and temperate waters

Synonyms:
Thunnus alalunga, long-fin tunny
Type of:
tuna, tunny
any very large marine food and game fish of the genus Thunnus; related to mackerel; chiefly of warm waters

n relatively small tuna with choice white flesh; major source of canned tuna

Type of:
tuna, tuna fish, tunny
important warm-water fatty fish of the genus Thunnus of the family Scombridae; usually served as steaks
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