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Definition of bigeye tuna

bigeye tuna

Plural:bigeye tuna
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A large species of tuna (Thunnus obesus) found in tropical and subtropical oceans worldwide, characterized by its proportionately large eyes and highly valued commercially as a premium food fish.

Example

"Due to extensive commercial harvesting for the global sushi market, conservationists have expressed growing concern over the declining population of the bigeye tuna."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In culinary contexts, bigeye tuna is often marketed interchangeably with yellowfin tuna under the Hawaiian name 'ahi', though bigeye is typically preferred for premium sashimi.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bigeye tuna. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bigeye-tuna
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