albacore (n.)

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

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

    [ Syn: long-fin tunny , thunnus alalunga ]

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