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albacore

al·ba·core

US/ˈæl.bə.koɹ/ uncommon

noun

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large pelagic tuna the source of most canned tuna; reaches 93 pounds and has long pectoral fins; found worldwide in tropical and temperate waters

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Origin

From Portuguese albacor, from Arabic اَلْبَكُورَة (al-bakūra, “the young camels”).

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