Noun: albacore 'al-bu,kor
- 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
- 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