noun
or al·bi·core ˈalbəˌkō(ə)r, -ȯ(ə)r, -ōə, -ȯ(ə)
( plural albacores or albacore or albicores or albicore )
Etymology: Portuguese albacor, from Arabic al-bakūrah the albacore, perhaps from bākūr precocious
1. : a large pelagic tuna of the genus Thunnus ( T. alalunga ) having long pectoral fins and noted for its fine flesh which is the source of most canned tuna
2. : bluefin tuna
3. : any of several smaller fishes related to the albacore (as a bonito)
4. : any of several fishes of the family Carangidae
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