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sockeye salmon

[ sok-ahy ]

noun

  1. an important food fish, Oncorhynchus nerka, inhabiting the North Pacific.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of sockeye salmon1

1865–70; sockeye, alteration (by folk etymology) of Halkomelem (Mainland dial.) sθə́qəỷ

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Example Sentences

Another fine "any time" plate is Bristol Bay (Alaska) sockeye salmon.

The coiffed and preened diners look up from such offerings as wild Alaskan sockeye salmon and goat-cheese tart.

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