Salmonid: meaning, definitions and examples
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salmonid
[ ˈsæmənɪd ]
fish
A member of the Salmonidae family, which includes salmon, trout, and whitefish. Salmonids are known for their remarkable ability to swim upstream to spawn.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The conservation efforts focus on protecting the habitats of salmonids in the river.
- Anglers enjoy fishing for various salmonids in the local streams.
Translations
Translations of the word "salmonid" in other languages:
🇵🇹 salmão
🇮🇳 सामन मछली
🇩🇪 Lachsart
🇮🇩 salmonid
🇺🇦 лососеві
🇵🇱 łososie
🇯🇵 サケ科
🇫🇷 saumonidé
🇪🇸 salmónido
🇹🇷 somon balığı
🇰🇷 연어과
🇸🇦 سلمونيات
🇨🇿 lososovití
🇸🇰 lososovité
🇨🇳 鲑鱼科
🇸🇮 losos
🇮🇸 laxfiskur
🇰🇿 балықтар тұқымдасы
🇬🇪 ორაგული
🇦🇿 somon balığı
🇲🇽 salmonido
Word origin
The term 'salmonid' originates from the Latin word 'salmo', meaning salmon. The family Salmonidae was first described by the French zoologist Cuvier in the early 19th century. Salmonids have been an important source of food and recreation for humans for centuries, with various species being prized for their taste and sporting qualities.
See also: salmon.