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albacore
noun al·ba·core \ˈal-bə-ˌkȯr\
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
Rhymes with ALBACORE
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