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coho

A fisherman holds up a freshly caught coho salmon.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A small species of salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch) native to the northern Pacific Ocean and introduced into the Great Lakes.
    • The pinkish, fatty flesh of this fish, used as food.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun (referring to the fish):
    • Anglers prize the coho for its fighting spirit when hooked.
    • The coho salmon returns to its natal stream to spawn.
  • Noun (referring to the food):
    • The restaurant's special tonight is grilled coho with lemon butter.
    • Coho is considered a good source of omega-3 fatty acids.
Advanced Usage
  • "Coho salmon": The full common name for the species, often used interchangeably with "coho."
    • The annual coho salmon run attracts many wildlife observers.
Variants and Related Words
  • Silver salmon: Another common name for the coho salmon.
  • Oncorhynchus kisutch: The scientific name for the coho.
Synonyms
  • Silver salmon (noun): A direct synonym for the fish.
  • Medium-red salmon (noun): A less common term describing the color of its flesh.
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(This word does not commonly form phrasal verbs or idioms.)

coho

A fisherman holds up a freshly caught coho salmon.

Noun
  1. small salmon of northern Pacific coasts and the Great Lakes
  2. fatty pinkish flesh of small salmon caught in the Pacific and Great Lakes

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