tuna Meaning & Definition
/ˈtjuː.nə/
What Does Tuna Mean?
Tuna is a noun that means Any of several species of fish of the genus Thunnus in the family Scombridae. It can also mean The edible flesh of the tuna.
Tuna at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈtjuː.nə/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Synonyms | tunny, opuntia tuna and tuna fish |
Tuna Definition (Noun)
- Any of several species of fish of the genus Thunnus in the family Scombridae.
- The edible flesh of the tuna.
Noun
- The prickly pear, a type of cactus native to Mexico in the genus Opuntia.
- The fruit of the cactus.
Noun
- Someone who is seen as socially successful despite not being a gang member.
Synonyms of Tuna
Tuna synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
tuna (countable and uncountable, plural tuna or tunas)
tuna (plural tunas)
Words That Rhyme With Tuna
Origin of Tuna
Origin 1: Borrowed from United States Spanish tuna, alteration of Spanish atún, from Arabic التُّنّ (at-tunn, “tuna”), from Latin thunnus,[1] itself from Ancient Greek θύννος (thúnnos). Possibly in the sense of "darter" from thynein "to dart along". Doublet of tonno.
Origin 2: From Taíno.
Origin 3: Acronym of turnt up nonaffiliate.
How Do You Say Tuna?
You say tuna as /ˈtjuː.nə/. It has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (tjuː).