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albacore

noun al·ba·core \ˈal-bə-ˌkr\
plural al·ba·core or al·ba·cores

Definition of ALBACORE

:  a large pelagic tuna (Thunnus alalunga) with long pectoral fins that is a source of canned tuna; broadly :  any of various tunas (as a bonito)
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Origin of ALBACORE

Portuguese albacor, from Arabic al-bakūra the albacore
First Known Use: 1579

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