plural tuna or tunas
1
: any of various large vigorous scombroid fishes (as of the genera Euthynnus, Katsuwonus, and especially Thunnus) that are usually dark above and silvery below and include many that are valued as food or sport fishes see albacore, bigeye tuna, bluefin tuna, dogtooth tuna, little tunny, skipjack tuna, yellowfin tuna
2
: the flesh of a tuna used for food
grilled tuna
specifically,
sometimes tuna fish
: tuna flesh that has been cooked and canned
—often used before another noun
tuna salad
a tuna fish sandwich
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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Caroline Tell, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Guests can partake in Muay Thai classes, a White Lotus screening in the private cinema, and southern Thai specialties like larb tuna and Wagyu beef cheek in a cardamom curry.
—Katie Lockhart, Robb Report, 11 Oct. 2024
Optimal ingredients include nuts and avocados, which are rich in heart-protective poly- and monounsaturated fats; dairy products like eggs and cheese; and sources of complete protein such as tuna, chicken, and turkey.
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 22 Oct. 2024
While this sounds like common sense, pantry shelves can hide things like a can of tuna that expired back in the Bush presidency or a box of crackers that were used to ring in New Year back in 2020.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2024
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Chef Carlos’s Toro Taco, showcasing Bluefin tuna from Ensenada, pays homage to the humble taco and embodies the resort’s commitment to sustainable seafood.
—Caroline Tell, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Guests can partake in Muay Thai classes, a White Lotus screening in the private cinema, and southern Thai specialties like larb tuna and Wagyu beef cheek in a cardamom curry.
—Katie Lockhart, Robb Report, 11 Oct. 2024
Optimal ingredients include nuts and avocados, which are rich in heart-protective poly- and monounsaturated fats; dairy products like eggs and cheese; and sources of complete protein such as tuna, chicken, and turkey.
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 22 Oct. 2024
While this sounds like common sense, pantry shelves can hide things like a can of tuna that expired back in the Bush presidency or a box of crackers that were used to ring in New Year back in 2020.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2024
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“Tuna.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tuna. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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