Bonito (noun)

1. A variety of tuna, Sarda sarda, found in the Mediterranean and Atlantic.
2. A variety of fish of the genus Sarda and related genera, found in warm waters.

Origin:

From spanish and portuguese, literally "pretty".

Examples:

1. He caught a bonito while fishing.
2. The bonito was a good sized fish, about 20 pounds.
3. The sushi chef filleted the bonito with precision.
4. Bonito is a type of fish that is often used in Japanese cuisine.
5. The bonito was grilled and served with a citrus dressing.