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Meaning of salmon
The primary meaning of the word "salmon" refers to a type of fish.
Etymology of salmon
The word "salmon" has its roots in the Latin word "salmo," which is derived from the Celtic word for the fish.
The term has been used in English since the 13th century to refer to the fish and its flesh.
Synonyms
trout
tuna
mackerel
sardine
herring
anchovy
fish
seafood
halibut
cod
tilapia
bass
carp
pike
walleye
eel
catfish
swordfish
marlin
snapper
grouper
haddock
pollock
plaice
sole
flounder
turbot
mullet
perch
bream
roach
tench
barbel
chub
dace
gudgeon
minnow
bleak
rudd
smelt
sprat
capelin
shad
sturgeon
caviar
roe
Definitions
- A large edible fish that is born in fresh water, migrates to salt water, and returns to fresh water to spawn.
- The flesh of the salmon, used as food.
Usage Examples
- The restaurant served grilled salmon with a side of vegetables.
- The salmon swam upstream to reach its spawning grounds.
- Salmon is a popular ingredient in sushi and sashimi.
Antonyms
meat
beef
pork
lamb
chicken
turkey
duck
goose
venison
buffalo
deer
elk
moose
caribou
reptile
amphibian
mammal
bird
egg
dairy
vegetable
fruit
grain
legume
nut
seed