salmon
salm·on
noun \ˈsa-mən\ plural salmon also salmons
Definition of SALMON
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
Origin of SALMON
Middle English samon, from Anglo-French salmon, samon, from Latin salmon-, salmo
First Known Use: 13th century
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