tyee

noun

ty·​ee

ˈtīˌē

plural -s

1

: chief, boss, leader

2

or tyee salmon : a Chinook salmon especially when of large size

Word History

Etymology

Chinook jargon, from Nootka ta‧yi‧ elder brother, senior

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