Meaning of the word chinook in English
What does chinook mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
chinook
US /ʃɪˈnʊk/
UK /tʃɪˈnʊk/
Noun
1.
a warm, dry wind that blows down the east side of the Rocky Mountains, chiefly in winter.
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The chinook brought a sudden thaw to the snowy plains.
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We welcomed the warm chinook after weeks of bitter cold.
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2.
a member of an Indigenous people of the lower Columbia River region.
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The history of the Chinook people is rich and complex.
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Many artifacts from the Chinook culture are preserved in museums.
3.
a large Pacific salmon, Oncorhynchus tshawytscha, important as a food fish.
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We caught a magnificent chinook salmon on our fishing trip.
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Chinook salmon are known for their large size and rich flavor.