bigeye

[ big-ahy ]

noun

, plural (especially collectively) big·eye, (especially referring to two or more kinds or species) big·eyes.

1. any of several silver and red fishes of the family Priacanthidae, found in the warm waters of the Pacific Ocean and in the West Indies, having a short, flattened body and large eyes.

bigeye

/ ˈbɪɡˌaɪ /

noun

1. any tropical or subtropical red marine percoid fish of the family Priacanthidae , having very large eyes and rough scales

Word History and Origins

Origin of bigeye¹

First recorded in 1885–90; big ¹ + eye

Example Sentences

They specifically looked at tropical tuna -- skipjack, bigeye and yellowfin.

From Science Daily

The researchers found yellowfin and bigeye tuna have increased around the reserve.

From Science Magazine

Unlike some types of fish, such as swordfish and bigeye tuna, shrimp are low in mercury, which makes them safe for pregnant women, according to the Food and Drug Administration.

From Washington Post

The likes of skipjack, yellowfin, bigeye and albacore tuna are consumed by millions of people across the world and one of the most commercially valuable fish.

From BBC

A longtime Corduroy signature — rare bigeye tuna crusted in black pepper and coriander — perches on seaweed-strewn sushi rice imbued with the flavors of coconut, ginger and lemongrass.

From Washington Post