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Definition of bluefin

bluefin

/ˈbluːfɪn/
blue · fin
Plural:bluefins
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bluefin Lexical Profile

bluefin Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Any of several large, fast-swimming species of tuna in the genus Thunnus (family Scombridae) found in the Atlantic, Pacific, and Southern Oceans, characterized by dark metallic-blue upper bodies and prized in commercial fisheries.

Example

"Strict international quotas were established to protect the declining population of Atlantic bluefin."

2

The rich, fatty flesh of the bluefin tuna eaten as food, especially prized for high-grade sushi and sashimi.

Example

"The chef prepared a delicate platter of raw bluefin for the tasting menu."

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• Nearby Words

bluebook
bluebottle
bluecap
bluefin
bluefin tuna
bluefish
bluegill

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