sockeye salmon
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- noun
- /ˈsɑːkaɪ ˈsælmən/
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salmón sockeye
- The sockeye salmon is known for its vibrant red flesh, making it a popular choice for gourmet meals.
- sockeye salmon run
- one sockeye salmon
Examples
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The grilled sockeye salmon was the highlight of our dinner last night.
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In mid-July, thousands of sockeye salmon migrate upstream to spawn in the rivers of Alaska.
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After spawning, adult sockeye salmon die, completing their life cycle.
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Fishermen in Alaska rely on the annual sockeye salmon run for their livelihoods.
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The sockeye salmon is famous for its rich flavor.
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Many chefs prefer sockeye salmon for its vibrant color.
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Commercial fishermen are excited about the increased catch of sockeye salmon this season due to favorable conditions.
Synonyms
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A large fish born in rivers that lives in the sea and returns to lay eggs
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A Pacific salmon with red flesh that swims upstream to spawn and then dies
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A type of salmon that lives only in lakes in North America
A small salmon with red flesh from northern Pacific rivers, often eaten and dying after laying eggs
A Pacific salmon with red flesh that returns to rivers in North America and Asia to lay eggs
A small salmon from the northern Pacific with bright red flesh that dies after spawning
A small Pacific salmon with red flesh whose adults die after spawning
Surface Forms
Morphology
The compound is fully compositional: 'sockeye' names a particular species and 'salmon' names the fish/food, so a learner who knows both words will infer it refers to the salmon of the sockeye species. This noun+noun species/food pattern is common cross-linguistically and follows straightforward English compounding, making the meaning transparent.
Etymology
Sockeye salmon may come from a native word for this fish that meant 'red fish', because the adults turn bright red when they return to rivers to lay eggs. That's why the name refers to the species known for its red flesh and its life cycle.