Albacore

n.

1.

(Zool.) A name applied to several large fishes of the Mackerel family (Scombridae), esp. Thunnus alalunga (formerly Orcynus alalonga); it is a type of tuna or tunny. The name has been also applied to a larger related species, Thunnus thynnus (formerly Orcynus thynnus), common in the Mediterranean and Atlantic, which is called in New England the horse mackerel.

Noun	1.	albacore - relatively small tuna with choice white flesh; major source of canned tuna
	2.	albacore - 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: long-fin tunny, Thunnus alalunga

long-fin tunny, Thunnus alalunga, tuna, tuna fish, tunny

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