A large game fish of the mackerel family, also known as white tuna or long-finned tuna, found in warm ocean waters.
From Portuguese albacora, likely derived from Arabic al-bakrah meaning 'the young camel' (used metaphorically for the fish). The word entered English through Portuguese seafarers' vocabulary.
The albicore got its confusing name through maritime trade—Portuguese traders gave it a name based on Arabic, and English speakers adopted it without understanding the original metaphor. Albicores are incredible swimmers that can reach speeds over 40 mph!
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