Note: The little tunny (Gymnosarda alletterata) of the Mediterranean and North Atlantic, and the long-finned tunny, or albicore (see Albicore), are related species of smaller size.
TUP
Tup, v. t. & i. Etym: [Probably akin to top summit, head.]
1. To butt, as a ram does. [Prov. Eng.]
2. To cover; — said of a ram. Shak.
TUP
Tup, n. (Zoöl.)
Defn: A ram.
TUPAI
Tu*pai", n. (Zoöl.)
Defn: Any one of the tupaiids.
TUPAIID
Tu*pai"id, n. (Zoöl.)
Defn: Any one of several species of East Indian and Asiatic insectivores of the family Tupaiidæ, somewhat resembling squirrels in size and arboreal habits. The nose is long and pointed.