silver salmon

American  

noun

1. coho salmon.

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Etymology

Origin of silver salmon

An Americanism dating back to 1875–80

Example Sentences

Crispy, tender silver salmon, local halibut, and Pacific cod are fried fresh all day long.

From Salon

In recent years, scientists have realized half or more of the coho salmon, also known as silver salmon, returning to streams in Washington state were dying before spawning.

From The Guardian

Coho salmon, also known as silver salmon, are prized among fishermen and an important indicator species — the canary in the coal mine for coastal watersheds along the northern Pacific Ocean.

From Los Angeles Times

In the shape of a silver salmon, Loki was swept over the waterfall, and he vanished into the depths of the deep pool at the base of the mountain.

From Literature

The subsistence fishery will reopen Sept. 1 for silver salmon fishing.

From Seattle Times