Tunny: meaning, definitions and examples
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tunny
[ หtสni ]
type of fish
A tunny is a large fish belonging to the mackerel family, specifically the species Thunnus. It is known for its speed and strength, making it a popular choice among sport fishers. Tunny are often found in warm waters and are recognized for their streamlined bodies and ability to undertake long migrations.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The chef prepared a delicious tunny steak for dinner.
- Sport fishers often target tunny during the summer months.
- Tunny are known for their acrobatic jumps when caught.
Translations
Translations of the word "tunny" in other languages:
๐ต๐น atum
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคจเฅเคจเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Thunfisch
๐ฎ๐ฉ ikan tuna
๐บ๐ฆ ััะฝัั
๐ต๐ฑ tuลczyk
๐ฏ๐ต ใใ
๐ซ๐ท thon
๐ช๐ธ atรบn
๐น๐ท ton balฤฑฤฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฐธ์น
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชููุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ tuลรกk
๐ธ๐ฐ tuniak
๐จ๐ณ ้ๆช้ฑผ
๐ธ๐ฎ tun
๐ฎ๐ธ tunfiskur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััะฝะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แขแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ton balฤฑฤฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ atรบn
Etymology
The word 'tunny' is derived from the Late Latin term 'thunnus', which refers to the tuna fish. The term has roots in ancient languages, with links to Greek 'thynnos' and Proto-Indo-European origins associated with the word for fish. Tunny has been used in English since the 14th century and is commonly used in British English to refer to the larger species within the tuna family. Over time, 'tunny' has become more specialized while 'tuna' has gained greater popularity, especially in culinary contexts. The various species of tunny are important both ecologically and economically, leading to significant interest in their conservation and sustainable fishing practices.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #34,743 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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