SALMON


Meaning of SALMON in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈsa-mən ]

noun

( plural salmon also salmons )

Etymology: Middle English samon, from Anglo-French salmon, samon, from Latin salmon-, salmo

Date: 13th century

1.

a. : a large anadromous salmonid fish ( Salmo salar ) of the North Atlantic noted as a game and food fish — called also Atlantic salmon

b. : any of various anadromous salmonid fishes other than the salmon ; especially : Pacific salmon

c. : a fish (as a barramundi) resembling a salmon

2. : the variable color of salmon's flesh averaging a strong yellowish pink

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