dog salmon

noun

1. chum salmon.

Word History and Origins

Origin of dog salmon¹

An Americanism dating back to 1865–70

Example Sentences

Her jersey design is symbolic, referencing the Dog Salmon with the moon behind him on the Kraken’s “S” logo.

From Seattle Times

In the story of the Snoqualmie people’s creation, the Dog Salmon was said to have stolen the creator when he was a child.

From Seattle Times

Pink salmon is most often sold in cans, and chum is also known as dog salmon in Alaska because it used to feed sled dogs.

From Seattle Times

She was walking between her kitchen and her smokehouse, where she had been curing king and dog salmon.

From Washington Post

While Husky football fans are barking with excitement about their team’s remarkable season, thousands of anglers are howling with delight about a decent run of dog salmon.

From Seattle Times