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Meaning of albacore in English
Pronunciation
/ˈælbəˌkɔr/
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Noun
albacore
Etymology
late 16th century: from Portuguese albacora, from Arabic al-bakūra, perhaps from al‘the’ + bakūr‘premature, precocious’
Definitions
1.
relatively small tuna with choice white flesh
Examples
« major source of canned tuna »
2.
large pelagic tuna the source of most canned tuna
Examples
« reaches 93 pounds and has long pectoral fins »
« found worldwide in tropical and temperate waters »