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Definition of kokanee

kokanee

/ˈkoʊkəni/
ko · ka · nee
Plural:kokanee
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kokanee Lexical Profile

kokanee Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

North American A landlocked form of the sockeye salmon native to lakes and reservoirs in western North America, recognized for its silver coloration that turns bright red during the spawning season.

Example

"The local anglers eagerly awaited the spring thaw to begin trolling the deep lake waters for kokanee."

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• Nearby Words

kohlrabi
koi
kokako
kokanee
koksoak
kola
kole tang

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed into English in the late 19th century from the Okanagan language 'kəkniʔ', a Salishan language spoken in the Pacific Northwest, referring specifically to this landlocked salmon.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Kokanee. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/kokanee
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