Tonight's special is grilled salmon.
Tonight's special is grilled salmon.
English
salmon
ˈsæmən, ˈsælmən, ˈsæm.ən, ˈsɑmən
Meaning: a large silver fish with pinkish-orange flesh that swims up rivers to lay its eggs
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Example sentences
Wild salmon swim upstream to lay their eggs in freshwater.
Wild salmon swim upstream to lay their eggs in freshwater.
The fisherman caught a large salmon.
The fisherman caught a large salmon.
Usage Notes
The word 'salmon' is often used both for the living fish and for its meat as food. Note that the 'l' is silent.
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