coho
Definition
- 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.
Related Phrases
(This word does not commonly form phrasal verbs or idioms.)
Noun
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small salmon of northern Pacific coasts and the Great Lakes
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fatty pinkish flesh of small salmon caught in the Pacific and Great Lakes
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