salmon — A large fish that lives in the ocean and swims up rivers to lay eggs
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A large fish that lives in the ocean and swims up rivers to lay eggs
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsæmən/
Example Sentences
- The salmon swam upstream like they were running a marathon, but forgot to bring water bottles.
- Pacific salmon migrate thousands of miles to return to their birthplace.
- My grandmother's salmon recipe is so secret, even the fish don't know the ingredients.
salmon
NOUN[/ˈsæmən/]
A large fish that lives in the ocean and swims up rivers to lay eggs
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word salmon derives from Latin 'salmo', which is related to the Latin verb 'salire' meaning 'to leap' or 'to jump'. The name originated from the fish's characteristic behavior of leaping out of the water as it swims upstream against river currents.
Breakdown
Latin 'salmo' (leaping fish) stems from 'salire' (to leap, to jump), with the suffix '-o' indicating a noun form. The root captures the fish's distinctive jumping motion during migration.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The salmon swam upstream like they were running a marathon, but forgot to bring water bottles.”
“Pacific salmon migrate thousands of miles to return to their birthplace.”
“My grandmother's salmon recipe is so secret, even the fish don't know the ingredients.”
“The restaurant serves fresh salmon with lemon and herbs.”
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