salmon
Translation
salmon
Examples
We ate smoked salmon for breakfast.
We ate smoked salmon for breakfast.
A large salmon swam up the river.
A large salmon swam up the river.
Grammar Patterns
((salmon)) ((uncountable)) salmon We ate smoked salmon for breakfast.
((a salmon)) ((countable)) a salmon A large salmon swam up the river.
Similar Words
Synonyms: trout, cod
Etymology
From Latin 'salmo', possibly from 'salire' (to leap), referring to the fish's leaping.
Memory Tips
Remember the 'l' is silent. It's pronounced 'SA-mon', not 'SAL-mon'.