Bonito

Quick meaning: Bonito is a noun meaning Any of various marine fish of the genus Sarda that are related to and resemble the tuna, but smaller.

Meaning

Any of various marine fish of the genus Sarda that are related to and resemble the tuna, but smaller.

More Meanings

1. A large tropical fish of species Katsuwonus pelamis (skipjack tuna), allied to the tunny.
2. The medregal (Seriola fasciata), an edible fish of the southern United States and the West Indies.
3. The cobia or crab eater (Rachycentron canadum), an edible fish of warm waters globally.

Example Sentences

Mr Scott, the chief mate, being a capital fisherman, the table was almost daily furnished with an albacore, bonito, or dolphin, and not unfrequently with all three, which he struck with a gig.

Making dashi is simple once you have katsuobushi (shaved, dried bonito flakes) and kombu (sea kelp), which have become increasingly easy to find across the United States. (You can also order them online.)

Word Forms

• bonitos
• bonitoes

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include que, sardinella, bonetta, tuna, skipjack, sardinelle.

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