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Definition of ahi

ahi

/ˈɑː.hiː/
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Plural:ahis
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1

The firm, red-fleshed meat of the yellowfin or bigeye tuna, widely prized in culinary preparations such as poke, sushi, and seared steaks.

Example

"For dinner, the chef prepared sesame-crusted seared ahi served with a ginger soy glaze."

2

A large oceanic tuna of the family Scombridae found in tropical and subtropical Pacific waters, specifically the yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) or the bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus).

Example

"The fishermen hauled a massive ahi onto the deck of the boat off the coast of Oahu."

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ahaggar
ahead
ahem
ahi
ahmedabad
ahold
ahoy

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Hawaiian ʻahi, referring to the yellowfin and bigeye tunas.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ahi. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ahi
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