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Definition of sockeye salmon

sockeye salmon

Plural:sockeye salmon
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North American An anadromous species of salmon native to the Northern Pacific Ocean and connected river systems, highly valued for its firm, flavorful meat and recognized by its distinct bright red body and green head during the spawning phase.

Example

"Every summer, thousands of sockeye salmon embark on a grueling migration upstream to reach their ancestral spawning grounds in Alaska."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sockeye salmon. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sockeye-salmon
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