albacore

noun al·ba·core \ ˈal-bə-ˌkȯr \

Definition of albacore

plural albacore or albacores

:a large pelagic tuna (Thunnus alalunga) with long pectoral fins that is a source of canned tuna; broadly :any of various tunas (such as a bonito)

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In addition to the sandwiches, Pino’s serves garlic bread ($2.25), a soup of the day ($3 cup/$5.50 bowl) and entrée-size green salads ($7.75), such as a chef’s salad and one with albacore tuna, olives, cheddar and tomato.

— james patrick kelly, idahostatesman, "Diner coming soon to Boise Avenue; Huckleberry Festival Aug. 11-13," 3 Aug. 2017
FORT BRAGG A lone private boat made it out to the warmer water in spite of weather and scored an impressive 47 count of albacore at Noyo Canyon.

— sacbee, "Salmon season off to slow start, but there are signs of hope," 31 July 2017
The albacore loin, dusted in smoky-spicy chorizo seasoning then hard-grilled over fragrant wood to a beautiful medium-rare, is a sandwich all other sandwiches should aspire to be.

— samantha bakall, OregonLive.com, "Ox's lunchtime sandwich pop-up is worth playing hooky for: Scouting Report," 13 June 2017
Species include striped bass, fluke, blackfish, bluefish, bonito, false albacore and menhaden.

— frank cohen, courant.com, "For A Small State, Connecticut Rich In Fishing Spots," 17 May 2017
A better a.m. choice is the oil-poached albacore tuna with beets, the ginger scallion chicken salad with black rice, or pretty much anything off the all-day menu at this oh-so-tranquil spot overlooking now picturesque Pioneer Square.

— andrew knowlton, Bon Appetit, "The 10 Most Healthyish Restaurants in America," 30 Jan. 2017
The Hawaiian eatery at 25280 Marguerite Parkway, which celebrated its opening in December, serves bowls with a rice or lettuce base with up to three seafood items – salmon, albacore, tuna, spicy tuna, octopus or shrimp.

— marie ekberg padilla, Orange County Register, "South county business roundup: Outlets at San Clemente support CHOC, Singers Company opens in Ladera, more," 9 Jan. 2017

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