Cohoe (Noun)
Meaning 1
Fatty pinkish flesh of small salmon caught in the Pacific and Great Lakes.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The cohoes were abundant in the river, and the fishermen were thrilled to catch a few for dinner.
- Coho salmon is prized for its rich flavor and firm texture, making it a popular choice for grilling and baking.
- The chef carefully filleted the coho, removing the skin and bones to reveal the delicate pink flesh.
- In the Pacific Northwest, cohoes are often smoked or canned to preserve their flavor and nutritional value.
- The cohoes were cooked on the grill, served with a squeeze of lemon and a side of roasted vegetables.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Small salmon of northern Pacific coasts and the Great Lakes.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Cohoes are known for their acrobatic leaps during their upstream migrations to spawn.
- The fisheries expert spent years studying the behavior of cohoes in the Columbia River.
- A common fishing trip for enthusiasts is to try and catch cohoes off the coast of Oregon.
- After the decline of their population in the 1990s, efforts were made to restore the cohoes in the Great Lakes.
- Anglers were excited to hear that the local cohoes were expected to make their annual run through the nearby streams in a few weeks.