humpback salmon

hump·back salm·on

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Definition of humpback salmon words

noun humpback salmon a pink salmon inhabiting North Pacific waters: so-called because of the hump that appears behind the head of the male when it is ready for spawning. 1

before 1800

One of the 42% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1800-10

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 2% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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