tunny

noun tun·ny \ˈtə-nē\

plural tunnies also tunny

Definition of TUNNY

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modification of Middle French thon or Old Italian tonno; both from Old Occitan ton, from Latin thunnus — more at tuna

First Known Use: circa 1530

TUNNY Defined for Kids

noun tun·ny \ˈtə-nē\

plural tun·nies

: tuna

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