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Definition of albacore

albacore

/ˈæl.bə.kɔːr/
al · ba · core
Plural:albacores
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albacore Lexical Profile

albacore Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A large, highly migratory species of tuna (Thunnus alalunga) characterized by unusually long pectoral fins, found in temperate and tropical oceans worldwide and commercially harvested for its light, firm meat.

Example

"For a quick and healthy lunch, she made a sandwich using canned albacore and a touch of mayonnaise."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In commercial and culinary contexts (especially in North America), albacore is legally distinct from other tuna species, being the only one permitted to be marketed as 'white meat tuna'.

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Late 16th century: from Portuguese 'albacor' or Spanish 'albacora', likely derived from the Arabic 'al-bakūrah' meaning 'the young ones' or 'premature'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Albacore. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 11, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/albacore
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