Plural of bonito, a type of small tuna fish with striped sides that swims in warm ocean waters.
From Spanish 'bonito' meaning 'pretty' or 'beautiful,' likely referring to the fish's attractive appearance. The word entered English through Spanish maritime traders in the 16th century.
Bonito fish are so fast they're often called 'striped missiles'—they can reach speeds of 40 mph in the ocean, making them prized both by sport fishermen and as food.
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