yellowfin tuna
noun
yel·low·fin tuna
ˈye-lō-ˌfin- 
ˈye-lə-
: a nearly cosmopolitan tuna (Thunnus albacares) with yellowish fins
called also yellowfin
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The menu features thoughtful dishes like yellowfin tuna melts, steak and eggs, grain bowls, and seasonal smoothies.
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Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 27 Feb. 2026
Kenny used the head of an 80-pound yellowfin tuna.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026
Their bait was far from standard — Kenny used the head of an 80-pound yellowfin tuna, while Wier used the head of a 150-pound swordfish.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
Joali Being’s head chef says their popular Maldivian yellowfin tuna dish is prepared with traditional ancient Japanese techniques to spotlight the quality of the local fish.
—Annie Daly, SELF, 28 Jan. 2026
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Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 27 Feb. 2026
Kenny used the head of an 80-pound yellowfin tuna.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026
Their bait was far from standard — Kenny used the head of an 80-pound yellowfin tuna, while Wier used the head of a 150-pound swordfish.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
Joali Being’s head chef says their popular Maldivian yellowfin tuna dish is prepared with traditional ancient Japanese techniques to spotlight the quality of the local fish.
—Annie Daly, SELF, 28 Jan. 2026
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“Yellowfin tuna.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yellowfin%20tuna. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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