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Definition of taimen

taimen

/ˈtaɪ.mən/
tai · men
Plural:taimen
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• noun

1

A very large, predatory freshwater fish belonging to the salmon family, native to rivers in Siberia, Mongolia, and other parts of Eurasia, renowned as the largest salmonid in the world.

Example

"Catching a giant taimen on a fly rod is considered a crowning achievement for anglers traveling to the remote rivers of Mongolia."

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• Rhymes for taimen

• Nearby Words

tail
tailor
tailorbird
taimen
tainan
taipan
taipei

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Russian таймень (taymen'), which is likely of Uralic or Altaic origin, historically used by indigenous populations of Siberia to describe this giant river fish.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Taimen. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/taimen
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