albacore

/'ælbəkɔ:/

Thân thiện

An albacore tuna swims gracefully through the open ocean.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A large species of tuna: "Albacore" refers to a large, pelagic (open-ocean) tuna species that is a primary source for canned tuna. It is characterized by its long pectoral fins and can reach significant sizes.
   • The meat of this fish: "Albacore" can also refer to the light-colored, high-quality flesh of this tuna, which is often marketed as "white meat tuna."

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The fishermen caught a massive albacore weighing over 90 pounds.
  • For a healthier sandwich, I prefer canned albacore packed in water.
  • Albacore tuna migrate through temperate and tropical oceans worldwide.

Advanced Usage

• "Albacore" as a modifier: The term is frequently used attributively to specify the type of tuna.
  • She bought an albacore steak to grill for dinner.
  • This brand specializes in sustainable albacore fishing.

Variants and Related Words

• Thunnus alalunga: The scientific name for the albacore tuna.
• White tuna: A common market name for albacore meat, distinguishing it from darker tuna species like skipjack.

Synonyms

• Tuna: A general term for fish in the family Scombridae, which includes albacore.
• Longfin tuna: Another common name for albacore, referring to its distinctive long pectoral fins.

Học thuật

Noun

1. large pelagic tuna the source of most canned tuna; reaches 93 pounds and has long pectoral fins; found worldwide in tropical and temperate waters
2. relatively small tuna with choice white flesh; major source of canned tuna

Từ đồng nghĩa

• long-fin tunny
• Thunnus alalunga