Recent Examples on the WebIn the fall, adult kokanee turn bright red and journey up small inlet streams to spawn.—Jordan Rodriguez, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2024 Horsethief became a popular destination because of its fantastic fishing — kokanee, rainbow trout and brown trout fill the lake.—Chadd Cripe, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2024 There are trout and kokanee salmon here, plus tons of nearby wilderness areas for hiking and camping.—Sarah Kuta, The Know, 8 July 2019 Head west from Gunnison and you’ll soon find yourself in fishing heaven — the reservoir is home to the largest kokanee salmon fishery in the United States, plus lots of trout and perch.—Sarah Kuta, The Know, 8 July 2019 See all Example Sentences for kokanee
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Word History
Etymology
perhaps from Shuswap (Salishan language of British Columbia) kəknǽxʷ
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