Meaning of the word salmon in English

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salmon

US /ˈsæm.ən/
UK /ˈsæm.ən/
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Noun

1.

a large, edible, anadromous fish of the family Salmonidae, typically with silvery scales and pinkish-orange flesh, that migrates from fresh water to the ocean and back to fresh water to spawn.

Example:
We caught a large salmon in the river.
Grilled salmon is a healthy and delicious meal.
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