salmon

Meanings

• noun

  A large, edible fish that is commonly found in the Atlantic and Pacific oceans and their tributaries. It is known for its rich, oily flesh.

  - "The salmon is a popular fish for sushi."
  - "Salmon is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids."
  - "Anglers often catch salmon while fly fishing."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈsælmən/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

lax , salmon pink

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with salmon
balm , calm , palm

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Variants

List of all variants of salmon that leads to same result
Atlantic salmon , salmon , salmons , Salmon , salmon pink , salmon pinks , Salmon River Mountains , Atlantic salmons , black salmon , black salmons , Chinook , Chinook salmon , Chinooks , chinook , chinook jargon , chinook salmon , chinook salmons , chinookan , chinooks , king salmon , chum , chum salmon , chum salmons , chums , chumship , chumships , jack salmon , jack salmons , king salmons

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Etymology

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Old English selm, from selig, happy, because the fish was considered a sign of good fortune.

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Trivia

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1. Salmon can leap up to 20 feet out of the water to jump upstream.

2. The largest salmon ever caught weighed over 50 pounds.

3. Salmon are anadromous, meaning they are born in freshwater, live in saltwater, and return to freshwater to spawn.

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Related Concepts

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1. salmonid: A fish belonging to the family Salmonidae, which includes salmon, trout, and char.

2. smoked salmon: Salmon that has been preserved by smoking, often served as an appetizer or used as an ingredient in various dishes.

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Culture

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Salmon has played a significant role in the cultures and economies of various indigenous peoples, particularly in the Pacific Northwest. It is a common theme in Native American art, literature, and mythology. Salmon is also a popular ingredient in Japanese, Korean, and Scottish cuisines.

How to Memorize "salmon"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a bright red, silver-scaled fish swimming upstream in a clear mountain river.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the word 'luxury' when you see or hear the word 'salmon'. Remember that it is a high-end, delicious fish.

3. mnemonics
   

   - S-almon: A large, edible fish that starts with the letter S.

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