cohoe
Definition
- Noun:
- A species of salmon: A cohoe is a relatively small salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch) native to the northern Pacific Ocean and introduced to the Great Lakes.
- The flesh of this fish as food: Coho(e) also refers to the pinkish, fatty meat of this salmon, which is caught for consumption.
Examples of Usage
- Noun (the fish):
- Anglers hope to catch a cohoe during the fall run.
- The cohoe is known for its fighting spirit when hooked.
- Noun (the food):
- For dinner, we grilled a fillet of fresh cohoe.
- Cohoe is considered a delicacy for its rich flavor.
Advanced Usage
- The word is often used in biological, ecological, and culinary contexts. It is sometimes spelled coho, which is the more common variant.
Variants and Related Words
- Coho: The standard and more frequent spelling of the word.
- Coho salmon: The full common name for the species.
- Silver salmon: Another common name for the same fish.
Synonyms
- Silver salmon
- Oncorhynchus kisutch (scientific name)
Related Phrases
- Coho run: The seasonal migration of coho salmon into rivers to spawn.
- We visited the stream to watch the coho run.
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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