salmon

/ˈsæmən/ noun B1

One of several species of fish, typically of the Salmoninae subfamily, brownish above with silvery sides and delicate pinkish-orange flesh; they ascend rivers to spawn. (countable, uncountable) · grilled salmon· salmon paté
A meal or dish made from this fish. (uncountable)
A pale pinkish-orange colour, the colour of cooked salmon. (countable, uncountable)
The upper bricks in a kiln which receive the least heat. (countable, uncountable)
snout (tobacco; from salmon and trout) (countable, slang, uncountable)
canned fish, usually mackerel. (countable, uncountable)

Plural salmon

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“Seals, turtles, salmon, and so on; then, when you’ve cleared all the jelly-fish out of the way—”

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, p. 76 · B2

This fish, which seems so exquisite to you, is very likely no better than perch or salmon; but it seemed impossible to procure it, and here it is.”

The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 667 · C1

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