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salmonid

Pronunciation: /ˈsalmənɪd, salˈmɒnɪd/

Definition of salmonid

noun

Zoology
  • a fish of the salmon family (Salmonidae).

Origin:

mid 19th century: from modern Latin Salmonidae (plural), based on Latin salmo, salmon- 'salmon' + -id2

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