bigeye

American  

[big-ahy] / ˈbɪgˌaɪ /

noun

plural

bigeye,

plural

bigeyes

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.

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bigeye British  

/ ˈbɪɡˌaɪ /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of bigeye

First recorded in 1885–90; big ¹ + eye

Example Sentences

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

From Science Daily

It makes sense that the population boost was smaller for bigeye, Lynham says, because they travel farther from the Hawaiian Islands.

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