Definition of albacore
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: 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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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.
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Species include striped bass, fluke, blackfish, bluefish, bonito, false albacore and menhaden.
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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.
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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.
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Origin and Etymology of albacore
Portuguese albacor, from Arabic al-bakūra the albacore
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