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lake salmon

lake salmon

3.8
A salmon that lives in lakes, often found in New England and eastern Canada
  • noun
  • /leɪk ˈsælmən/
  • US
translation icon : salmón de lago
  • Scientists are studying lake salmon populations to understand their migration patterns.

Examples

  • Anglers often travel to Canada to fish for the renowned lake salmon.

  • The lake salmon in this region have adapted to freshwater habitats for their entire lives.

  • The lake salmon is known for its rich flavor.

  • Many fishermen enjoy catching lake salmon in the summer.

  • During the summer, we often fish for lake salmon in the crystal-clear waters of New England.

  • The annual fishing competition featured a category for the largest lake salmon caught in local lakes.

  • Many restaurants in the region serve delicious dishes made with freshly caught lake salmon.

Synonyms

landlocked salmon
vslake salmon
  • Specialized
6.3

A salmon that lives and breeds only in fresh water lakes

occurs in lakes but may not exclude migration or sea breeding

Surface Forms

lake salmon singular
lake salmons plural

Morphology

lake + salmon

The meaning 'an Atlantic salmon that lives in lakes' is directly derivable from combining 'lake' (a body of freshwater) and 'salmon' (a fish); it denotes a salmon associated with lakes. This is a regular noun–noun compound pattern common across languages, so a B1 learner who knows both words should understand it.

Etymology

Lake salmon is named for a simple image: a salmon that lives in a lake instead of the sea. That's why the name means 'a salmon that lives in lakes', often spending its whole life in fresh water.