tu·na
| \ ˈtü-nə
, ˈtyü-
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, ˈtyü-
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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
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\
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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tuna
noun
tu·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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