black salmon

noun

Examples of black salmon in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Cobia, also known as black salmon, can grow to be as large as 170 pounds or more, and measure 78 inches, according to the Philly Voice. Michael Bartiromo, Fox News, 13 Sep. 2018

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Word History

First Known Use

1873, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of black salmon was in 1873

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“Black salmon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/black%20salmon. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.

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