bluefin tuna

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bloo-fin]
- /blˈuːfɪn ˈtu nə, ˈtyu-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bloo-fin]
- /blˈuːfɪn ˈtu nə, ˈtyu-/

Definitions of bluefin tuna words

noun bluefin tuna the largest tuna (Thunnus thynnus): it has bright red flesh and is important as a game and food fish 3
noun bluefin tuna a large tuna, Thunnus thynnus, common in temperate seas. 1
noun bluefin tuna A member of a species of tuna, Thunnus genus, having blue fins, including. 0

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Origin of bluefin tuna

First appearance:

before 1920

One of the 12% newest English words

First recorded in 1920-25; blue + fin1

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Parts of speech for Bluefin tuna

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bluefin tuna popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

bluefin tuna usage trend in Literature

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