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bluefin

/ˈbluː.fɪn/

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noun

/ˈbluː.fɪn/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее крупный вид тунца, обитающий в умеренных морях, известный своими размерами и ценимый за мясо.

A noun referring to a large species of tuna found in temperate seas, known for its size and prized for its flesh.

  1. Flesh of very large tunaB2formal

    The meat of the bluefin tuna, a large fish prized for its rich flavor and high fat content, often used in sushi and sashimi.

    ruМясо голубого тунца

    • The restaurant served fresh bluefin as a special.
    • Bluefin is considered a delicacy in many cuisines.
    • Overfishing has made bluefin increasingly rare and expensive.

    Synonymsbluefin tunatunny

  2. Largest tuna speciesB2formal

    A species of tuna (Thunnus thynnus) that is the largest of its kind, reaching up to 1,500 pounds, found in temperate seas, feeding in polar regions but breeding in tropical waters.

    ruСиний тунец

    • Bluefin tuna can migrate across entire oceans.
    • The bluefin is a highly sought-after game fish.
    • Conservation efforts aim to protect the declining bluefin population.

    Synonymsbluefin tuna

Forms
  • bluefins plural form
  • bluefins' possessive plural form
  • bluefin's possessive singular form