Arctic bonito
noun
skipjack tuna; also called aku , oceanic bonito , skippies , striped tuna , victor fish , watermelon
Examples
The arctic bonito is a small tuna of 6-8 pounds with light-colored meat similar to yellowfin.
Usage Note
cooking
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