coho

Meaning

An anadromus and semelparous salmon, Oncorhynchus kisutch, found in the coastal regions of the northern Pacific Ocean, used as a symbol by several Native American tribes.

Synonyms

cohoe

coho salmon

silver salmon

blue jack

Oncorhynchus kisutch

hoopid salmon

hooknose

blueback

coherent oscillator

grilse

Translations

Oncorhynchus kisutch

Silberlachs

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈkəʊhəʊ/

Etymology

The earlier spelling "cohose" was re-interpreted as a plural form (for a similar development, see pea). From Halkomelem.