humpback salmon
humpback salmon noun: a small salmon (Oncorhynchus gorbuscha), which ascends Pacific coast rivers of Asia and of America from California to Alaska.

Noun
humpback salmon (plural humpback salmons or humpback salmon)
- a small salmon (Oncorhynchus gorbuscha), which ascends Pacific coast rivers of Asia and of America from California to Alaska.
- The six species of Pacific salmon (Oncorhynchus) are Chinook (king), Coho (silver), Sockeye (red), Chum (dog), Pink (humpback or humpy), and Cherry.2012, C. Pierce, Education in the Age of Biocapitalism, →ISBN
- Synonyms:
- pink salmon, humpie
humpback salmon meaning in Tamil
humpback salmon in Tamil
- நமது பூமியில் காணப்படும், மீன் இனங்களில் ஒன்றாகும்
Synonyms of humpback salmon
Forms of humpback salmon
| plural | humpback salmons |
|---|---|
| plural | humpback salmon |
| alternative form | humpbacked salmon |
Questions about humpback salmon
- What does humpback salmon mean?
- Humpback salmon means a small salmon (Oncorhynchus gorbuscha), which ascends Pacific coast rivers of Asia and of America from California to Alaska.
- What is humpback salmon in Tamil?
- Humpback salmon in Tamil is நமது பூமியில் காணப்படும், மீன் இனங்களில் ஒன்றாகும். See Humpback salmon meaning in Tamil.
- What part of speech is humpback salmon?
- Humpback salmon is a noun.
- What is the plural of humpback salmon?
- The plural of humpback salmon is humpback salmons.
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