humpback salmon en · NOUN
Meanings
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a small salmon (Oncorhynchus gorbuscha), which ascends Pacific coast rivers of Asia and of America from California to Alaska.
The six species of Pacific salmon (Oncorhynchus) are Chinook (king), Coho (silver), Sockeye (red), Chum (dog), Pink (humpback or humpy), and Cherry.
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Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| humpback salmon | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| humpback salmons | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| humpbacked salmon | alternative | lexicographic |
Synonyms
humpie (Oncorhynchus gorbuscha) · pink salmon (Oncorhynchus gorbuscha)