albacore | ||
1. | [ noun ] (chemistry,food) relatively small tuna with choice white flesh; major source of canned tuna | |
Related terms: | tuna | |
2. | [ noun ] (zoology) 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 | |
Related terms: | tuna | |
Similar spelling: |
Allebach |