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Definition of Tuna fish

1. Noun. Important warm-water fatty fish of the genus Thunnus of the family Scombridae; usually served as steaks.

Definition of Tuna fish

1. Noun. The tuna or tunny ¹

2. Noun. The flesh of this fish, used as food ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

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Literary usage of Tuna fish

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Information Annual (1916)
"tuna fish One of the most phenomenal food products sold in cans, ... The tuna fish has been known for many years in Southern California as a game fish. ..."

2. Papers on Paint and Varnish and the Materials Used in Their Manufacture by Henry Alfred Gardner (1920)
"CHAPTER IV Miscellaneous Fish Oils tuna fish Oil: A sample of tuna fish oil ... Very bland for a fish oil TABLE 23 CONSTANTS OF tuna fish OIL Iodine Value ..."

3. Salads, Sandwiches and Chafing Dish Recipes by Marion Harris Neil (1916)
"tuna fish SALAD i can tuna fish a tablespoonfuls lemon-juice Shredded lettuce Mayonnaise dressing Salt and red pepper to taste i tablespoonful capers i ..."

4. Liberty Recipes by Amelia Doddridge (1918)
"tuna fish CHOWDER 2 c. diced potatoes 2 tb. fat 1^/2 c. tuna fish 1 small ... Cook until the potatoes are almost done, then add the flaked tuna fish and ..."

5. One Hundred Picnic Suggestions by Linda Hull Larned (1915)
"The tuna fish, which may be bought in cans, should be flaked, and to 2 cups of the fish add 1 cup of diced celery or shaved cabbage, 1 hard- boiled egg, ..."

6. Mrs. Norton's Cook-book: Selecting, Cooking, and Serving for the Home Table by Jeanette Young Norton (1917)
"tuna fish Croquettes Take one small can of tuna fish, drain and flake it with a silver fork; add one very finely minced onion, three quarters of a cup of ..."

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