Bonitos

/bəˈniːtoʊz/ noun

Definition

Plural of bonito; small to medium-sized game fish found in tropical and subtropical seas.

Etymology

Spanish diminutive form of 'bonito,' derived from Latin 'bonus' (good). The spelling varies between 'bonitoes' and 'bonitos' as plural forms.

Kelly Says

In Japanese cuisine, bonito is the key ingredient in dashi broth—the fish is smoked and dried into blocks called 'katsuobushi' that's been essential to cooking for over 300 years.

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