Coho Salmon (Noun)
Meaning 1
Fatty pinkish flesh of small salmon caught in the Pacific and Great Lakes.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The coho salmon is prized for its rich flavor and firm texture, making it a popular choice for grilling and baking.
- Coho salmon has a higher fat content than some other types of salmon, which makes it particularly well-suited for smoking.
- The coho salmon's distinctive pinkish flesh is due to its diet rich in krill and other small crustaceans.
- Coho salmon are anadromous fish, meaning they migrate from saltwater to freshwater to spawn, and are often caught in the Pacific and Great Lakes.
- Grilled coho salmon fillets are a staple of many seafood restaurants, often served with a squeeze of fresh lemon and a side of herbs.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Small salmon of northern Pacific coasts and the Great Lakes.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Great Lakes were once home to native populations of coho salmon before their extinction.
- The waters around British Columbia support an abundant supply of coho salmon, prized for their flavor.
- During their life cycle, coho salmon will change color, but always have the characteristic black spots.
- Anglers come from far and wide to fish the river that runs with large numbers of coho salmon during their spawning season.
- Sport fishing is strictly regulated for the conservation of the declining populations of coho salmon.