Main Entry: salm·on

Pronunciation: \ˈsa-mən\

Function: noun

Inflected Form(s): plural salmon also salmons

Etymology: Middle English samon, from Anglo-French salmon, samon, from Latin salmon-, salmo

Date: 13th century

1 a : a large anadromous salmonid fish (Salmo salar) of the North Atlantic noted as a game and food fish —called also Atlantic salmon b : any of various anadromous salmonid fishes other than the salmon; especially : pacific salmon c : a fish (as a barramundi) resembling a salmon
2 : the variable color of salmon's flesh averaging a strong yellowish pink