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salmon

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1. salmon - Noun

2. salmon - Adjective

3. salmon - Verb

5. salmon - Adjective Satellite

6. Salmon - Proper noun

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of Salmon

Any one of several species of fishes of the genus Salmo and allied genera. The common salmon (Salmo salar) of Northern Europe and Eastern North America, and the California salmon, or quinnat, are the most important species. They are extensively preserved for food. See Quinnat.

A reddish yellow or orange color, like the flesh of the salmon.

Of a reddish yellow or orange color, like that of the flesh of the salmon.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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I think we're going to the moon because it's in the nature of the human being to face challenges. It's by the nature of his deep inner soul... we're required to do these things just as salmon swim upstream. Neil Armstrong

If you don't believe your salmon is wild, ask it to fetch your newspaper and see what happens. Scott Adams

There are some achievements which are never done in the presence of those who hear of them. Catching salmon is one, and working all night is another. Anthony Trollope

'tis not for everyone to catch a salmon. German Proverb

Some people prefer liquor, others prefer tofu, and some even like rotten salmon. Taiwanese Proverb

A trout in the pot is better than a salmon in the sea. Irish Proverb

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