silver salmon

noun

1. coho salmon.

Word History and Origins

Origin of silver salmon¹

An Americanism dating back to 1875–80

Example Sentences

In recent years, scientists have realized half or more of the coho salmon, also known as silver salmon, returning to streams in Washington state were dying before spawning.

From The Guardian

Coho salmon, also known as silver salmon, are prized among fishermen and an important indicator species — the canary in the coal mine for coastal watersheds along the northern Pacific Ocean.

From Los Angeles Times

The gods began to drag the net upstream, toward the place where the huge silver salmon was biding its time.

From Literature

The subsistence fishery will reopen Sept. 1 for silver salmon fishing.

From Seattle Times

Victoria’s choice of the silver salmon coho, which is right now running during breeding season, must be tasted to be believed.

From Washington Times