cutthroat trout

American  

noun

1. a spotted trout, Salmo clarkii, of coastal streams of western North America, having a reddish streak on each side of the throat.

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Etymology

Origin of cutthroat trout

An Americanism dating back to 1890–95

Example Sentences

Streams like these were once suitable habitat for native Lahontan cutthroat trout.

From Salon

“Depending on the lake, people may encounter rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, kokanee salmon and other fish species,” the department said.

From Seattle Times

Thousands of dollars have been invested in restoring Bulson, a stream that supports coho, cutthroat trout and steelhead.

From Seattle Times

The river is also home to coho, chum, and pink salmon, and cutthroat trout.

From Seattle Times

DNA results show improvement for the four species of interest: cutthroat trout, coho salmon, rainbow trout and sockeye salmon.

From Science Daily