Associations to the word «Tuna»

Wiktionary

TUNA, noun. Any of several species of fish of the genus Thunnus in the family Scombridae.
TUNA, noun. The edible flesh of the tuna.
TUNA, noun. The prickly pear, a type of cactus native to Mexico in the genus Opuntia.
TUNA, noun. The fruit of the cactus.
TUNA FISH, noun. (countable) The tuna or tunny
TUNA FISH, noun. (uncountable) The flesh of this fish, used as food
TUNA FISHES, noun. Plural of tuna fish
TUNA MELT, noun. A sandwich with tuna and a layer of melted cheese in it, usually eaten hot
TUNA MELTS, noun. Plural of tuna melt

Dictionary definition

TUNA, noun. Tropical American prickly pear of Jamaica.
TUNA, noun. Important warm-water fatty fish of the genus Thunnus of the family Scombridae; usually served as steaks.
TUNA, noun. Any very large marine food and game fish of the genus Thunnus; related to mackerel; chiefly of warm waters.
TUNA, noun. New Zealand eel.

Wise words

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