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Salmonid: meaning, definitions and examples

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salmonid

 

[ ˈsæmənɪd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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

char, trout, whitefish

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.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,493 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.