albacore

[al-buh-kawr, -kohr] /ˈæl bəˌkɔr, -ˌkoʊr/
noun, plural (especially collectively) albacore (especially referring to two or more kinds or species) albacores.
1.
a long-finned tuna, Thunnus alalunga, of warm or temperate seas, the flesh of which is valued for canning.
2.
any of various tunalike fishes.
Origin
1570-80; < Portuguese albacora ≪ North African Arabic al-bakūrah the tuna
Examples from the web for albacore
  • albacore have a preference for deep blue oceanic water and mild temperatures.
  • Tagged albacore exhibited five distinct, seasonal migratory patterns.
  • Bigeye and albacore catches have since grown substantially because of the steady growth of the longline fleet.
British Dictionary definitions for albacore

albacore

/ˈælbəˌkɔː/
noun
1.
a tunny, Thunnus alalunga, occurring mainly in warm regions of the Atlantic and Pacific. It has very long pectoral fins and is a valued food fish Also called long-fin tunny
Word Origin
C16: from Portuguese albacor, from Arabic al-bakrah, from al the + bakr young camel
Word Origin and History for albacore
n.

large variety of tuna, 1570s, from Portuguese albacora, from Arabic al bakara "milk cow;" the fish so called for its size.