king salmon

noun

: chinook salmon

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In my hands, the king salmon shimmered like rose gold. — Kim Cross, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026 Wild king salmon topped with tomatoes, olives and capers was accessorized with a puff pastry in the shape of a cartoon fish. — Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2026 The food menu, meanwhile, includes a range of date-night options, from steaks and lobster tails to chicken parmesan and wild king salmon. — Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2025 Providence’s dishes may read as simple—abalone with green and white asparagus or king salmon with porcini and ramps—but Cimarusti is interested in only the best version of each element. — The Editors, Robb Report, 27 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for king salmon

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First Known Use

1871, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of king salmon was in 1871

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