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Noun: albacore  'al-bu,kor
  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
    "Albacore is marketed as white meat tuna";
    - long-fin tunny, Thunnus alalunga
     
  2. Relatively small tuna with choice white flesh; major source of canned tuna
    "She preferred sandwiches made with albacore tuna"

Derived forms: albacores

Type of: tuna, tuna fish, tunny

Encyclopedia: Albacore