kokanee

noun

ko·​kan·​ee kō-ˈka-nē How to pronounce kokanee (audio)
: a small landlocked sockeye salmon

Examples of kokanee in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web There are miles of trails for mountain biking and hiking (Crow Creek Trail to Hidden Falls is one of the most popular hiking routes) and three reservoirs for those interested in fishing for brown trout, rainbow trout, or kokanee salmon. Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 12 Aug. 2024 In the fall, adult kokanee turn bright red and journey up small inlet streams to spawn. Jordan Rodriguez, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2024 Horsethief became a popular destination because of its fantastic fishing — kokanee, rainbow trout and brown trout fill the lake. Chadd Cripe, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2024 There are trout and kokanee salmon here, plus tons of nearby wilderness areas for hiking and camping. Sarah Kuta, The Know, 8 July 2019 See all Example Sentences for kokanee 

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Word History

Etymology

perhaps from Shuswap (Salishan language of British Columbia) kəknǽxʷ

First Known Use

1933, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of kokanee was in 1933

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“Kokanee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kokanee. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.

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