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tu·na | \ ˈtü-nə 
, ˈtyü- \
, ˈtyü- \ plural tuna or tunas
Definition of tuna
(Entry 1 of 2)
1 : any of numerous large vigorous scombroid food and sport fishes (such as an albacore or a bluefin tuna)
2 : the flesh of a tuna especially when canned for use as food
— called also tuna fish
tuna
noun (2)tu·na | \ ˈtü-nə \
\Definition of tuna (Entry 2 of 2)
1 : any of various flat-jointed prickly pears (genus Opuntia) especially : one (O. tuna) of tropical America
2 : the edible fruit of a tuna
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nountu·na | \ ˈtü-nə , ˈtyü- \
, ˈtyü- \ plural tuna or tunas
Kids Definition of tuna
: a large sea fish caught for food and sport
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The first known use of tuna was circa 1555
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