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keta

keta

7.7
A type of salmon found in the North Pacific
  • noun
  • /ˈkeɪtə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : keta
  • Fishermen in Alaska often catch large numbers of keta during the summer season.

Examples

  • Smoked keta is a popular delicacy in many coastal communities.

  • The chef prepared grilled keta for the evening special.

  • The keta is known for its rich flavor.

  • Many chefs prefer keta for sushi.

  • Fishermen in Alaska often catch large numbers of keta during the summer season.

  • Smoked keta is a popular delicacy in many coastal communities.

  • The chef prepared grilled keta for the evening special.

Synonyms

chum
vsketa
  • Specialized
3 9.5

A large Pacific salmon with small spots on its back eaten for food

is the full species name rather than the informal short form
chum salmon
vsketa
  • Specialized
1 6.3

A large Pacific fish with small spots on its back that people eat

is the formal species name rather than the everyday common name
Oncorhynchus keta
vsketa
  • Specialized
9.9

A large Pacific salmon with small dark spots on its back that people eat

is the everyday common name used in general speech

Compounds

Oncorhynchus keta
  • Specialized
9.9

A large Pacific salmon with small dark spots on its back that people eat

Surface Forms

keta singular
ketas plural

Etymology

Keta comes from Russian and the local languages of the North Pacific, where this fish is common and has been an important food. So keta is simply the local name for a kind of 'salmon', which is why the word is used for that species in recipes and fish markets.