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salmon

 

[ หˆsรฆmษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

type of fish

A large, predatory fish with a distinctive pink flesh, native to cold waters of the North Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Salmon are known for their migratory behavior, swimming upstream to spawn.

Synonyms

fish, seafood, trout

Examples of usage

  • Grilled salmon is a popular dish in many restaurants.
  • She ordered a smoked salmon bagel for breakfast.
  • The salmon population has been declining due to overfishing.
Context #2 | Noun

color

A pale pinkish-orange color resembling the flesh of the salmon fish.

Synonyms

orange, peach, pink

Examples of usage

  • She painted her room in a lovely salmon color.
  • The bridesmaids wore dresses in shades of salmon.

Translations

Translations of the word "salmon" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น salmรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคพเคฎเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Lachs

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ salmon

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปะพัะพััŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ล‚osoล›

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ตใƒผใƒขใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท saumon

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ salmรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท somon

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—ฐ์–ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณู„ู…ูˆู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ losos

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ losos

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธ‰ๆ–‡้ฑผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ losos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lax

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ แƒแƒ’แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qฤฑzฤฑlbalฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ salmรณn

Word origin

The word 'salmon' comes from the Latin word 'salmo', which is believed to have originated from the Etruscan language. Salmon have been an important food source for humans for thousands of years, with evidence of salmon fishing dating back to ancient times. They are also significant in various cultures and mythologies, symbolizing wisdom, transformation, and perseverance.

See also: salmonid.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,847 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.