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What is another word for Salmon? – 162 Salmon Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    trout tuna mackerel sardine herring anchovy fish seafood halibut snapper grouper cod tilapia bass carp pike perch walleye catfish eel haddock pollock mahi-mahi swordfish marlin sturgeon caviar roe kipper smoked fish grilled fish poached fish baked fish steamed fish

    Meaning of Salmon

    A type of fish

    Definitions

    • A large edible fish that is born in fresh water, migrates to sea, and returns to fresh water to spawn
    • * A pinkish-red color, typical of the flesh of the salmon fish

    Etymology of Salmon

    The word "salmon" comes from the Old French "saumon", which is derived from the Latin "salmo", which is itself derived from the Greek "σάλμων" (salmon)
    The word has been used in English since the 13th century to refer to the fish, and its meaning has remained relatively consistent over time

    Example Uses

    • The restaurant served grilled salmon with a side of roasted vegetables
    • * Salmon is a popular ingredient in sushi and sashimi
    • * The salmon swim upstream to reach their spawning grounds

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    beef pork chicken lamb turkey duck goose deer elk buffalo venison game meat poultry livestock cattle sheep goat horse donkey mutton veal boar rabbit hare squirrel frog turtle shellfish crustacean mollusk insect

    Related Nouns

    ocean sea river lake fishery aquarium seafood fisherman fishing rod hook bait tackle net boat pier dock harbor marina coastline shoreline beach waves tide current school shoal fin scale gill egg spawn hatchery fish farm

    Related Verbs

    swim fish catch hook reel cast toss throw cook grill bake steam poach fry sauté boil stew simmer marinate season serve eat devour savor relish enjoy appreciate

    Related Adjectives

    aquatic marine freshwater saltwater edible delicious tasty flavorful nutritious healthy fresh frozen canned smoked grilled baked steamed poached fried sautéed boiled stewed simmered marinated seasoned savory sweet spicy tangy oily fatty lean firm flaky tender juicy