Tunny: meaning, definitions and examples

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tunny

 

[ หˆtสŒni ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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

mackerel, scombrid, tuna

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น atum

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŸเฅเคจเฅเคจเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Thunfisch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ikan tuna

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ัƒะฝั†ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ tuล„czyk

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ„ใƒŠ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท thon

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ atรบn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ton balฤฑฤŸฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฐธ์น˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชูˆู†ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tuลˆรกk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tuniak

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้‡‘ๆžช้ฑผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tun

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tunfiskur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ัƒะฝะตั†

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒฃแƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ton balฤฑฤŸฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.