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Definition of pink salmon
pink salmon
Plural:pink salmon
• noun
1
A species of anadromous fish native to the cold waters of the North Pacific and Arctic oceans, recognized as the smallest and most abundant of the Pacific salmon.
Example
"During the spawning migration, male pink salmon undergo a radical physical transformation, developing a distinct humped back and hooked jaw."
2
The pale, delicate-tasting flesh of this fish, which is relatively low in fat and commonly processed, canned, or smoked for human consumption.
Example
"She prepared a quick and healthy lunch by mixing canned pink salmon with mayonnaise, celery, and a squeeze of lemon."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pink salmon. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pink-salmon