plural salmon also salmons
1
a
: a large anadromous salmonid fish (Salmo salar) of the North Atlantic noted as a game and food fish
called also Atlantic salmon
b
: any of various anadromous salmonid fishes other than the salmon
especially
: pacific salmon
c
: a fish (such as a barramundi) resembling a salmon
2
: the variable color of salmon's flesh averaging a strong yellowish pink
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The Hive in Bentonville — Have a classic turkey, stuffing and mashed potatoes meal, or go for roasted salmon.
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Alex Golden, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
A la carte offerings include two dozen medium Gulf shrimp ($30), one pound smoked Norwegian salmon ($36), baked Camembert puff pastry ($20), and a maple nut pie ($30).
—Elaine Rewolinski, Journal Sentinel, 4 Nov. 2024
In October, there have multiple instances of recalls like Costco’s salmon products due to potential listeria contamination, according to the FDA, which tracks public announcements.
—John Towfighi, CNN, 25 Oct. 2024
Now, with the dams destroyed, the Native tribes are excited to see the salmon return.
—Alexa Robles-Gil, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Oct. 2024
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Alex Golden, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
A la carte offerings include two dozen medium Gulf shrimp ($30), one pound smoked Norwegian salmon ($36), baked Camembert puff pastry ($20), and a maple nut pie ($30).
—Elaine Rewolinski, Journal Sentinel, 4 Nov. 2024
In October, there have multiple instances of recalls like Costco’s salmon products due to potential listeria contamination, according to the FDA, which tracks public announcements.
—John Towfighi, CNN, 25 Oct. 2024
Now, with the dams destroyed, the Native tribes are excited to see the salmon return.
—Alexa Robles-Gil, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Oct. 2024
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salmon
noun
salm·on
ˈsam-ən 
plural salmon also salmons
1
: any of various large food and game fishes that are related to the trouts, have reddish or pinkish flesh, live in oceans or large lakes, and swim up rivers or streams to deposit or fertilize eggs: as
a
: one of the northern Atlantic that does not die after breeding
called also Atlantic salmon
b
: any of several fishes (as the Chinook salmon) of the northern Pacific that usually die after breeding
called also Pacific salmon
2
Geographical Definition
Salmon
geographical name
Salm·on
ˈsa-mən
river 420 miles (676 kilometers) long in central Idaho flowing into the Snake River
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