salmonid

/ˈsælmənɪd/ /ˈsɑːmənɪd/

Meanings

noun

A fish of the Salmonidae family.

Examples :

"The local river is home to several types of salmonid, including trout and salmon. "

adjective

Of or pertaining to fish of the salmon family (Salmonidae), including salmon, trout, chars, freshwater whitefishes and graylings.

Examples :

"The salmonid population in the river has decreased due to pollution. "

fish animal biology food

Related Words

pollution noun

/pəˈl(j)uːʃn̩/

The desecration of something holy or sacred; defilement, profanation.

"The noisy construction outside the church was a pollution of the peaceful atmosphere, distracting everyone from the service. "

including verb

/ɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/

To bring into a group, class, set, or total as a (new) part or member.

"I will purchase the vacation package if you will include car rental."

pertaining verb

/pəˈteɪnɪŋ/ /pɚˈteɪnɪŋ/

To belong to or be a part of; be an adjunct, attribute, or accessory of

"The documents pertaining to my car insurance claim are now all submitted. "

several noun

/ˈsɛv(ə)ɹəl/

An area of land in private ownership (as opposed to common land).

"The family owns several, a small plot of land behind their house. "

whitefishes noun

/ˈwaɪtfɪʃɪz/

Any of many fish.

"The fisherman caught a variety of fish, including several trout and a few whitefishes. "

graylings noun

/ˈɡreɪlɪŋz/

Any freshwater fish of the genus Thymallus or specifically Thymallus thymallus, of the salmon family, having a large dorsal fin.

"The fisherman carefully released the two graylings back into the clear, cold river after admiring their shimmering silver scales and large dorsal fins. "

family noun

/ˈfɛm(ɘ)li/ /ˈfæm(ɪ)li/ /ˈfæm(ə)li/

A group of people who are closely related to one another (by blood, marriage or adoption); kin; for example, a set of parents and their children; an immediate family.

"Our family lives in town."

salmon noun

/ˈsɑmən/ /ˈsælmən/

One of several species of fish, typically of the Salmoninae subfamily, brownish above with silvery sides and delicate pinkish-orange flesh; they ascend rivers to spawn.

"My grandpa loves to eat salmon because it's a healthy and delicious fish. "

local noun

/ˈləʊkl̩/ /ˈloʊkl̩/

A person who lives near a given place.

"The local is helping organize the school fundraiser. "

freshwater noun

/ˈfɹɛʃˌwɔtɚ/ /ˈfɹɛʃˌwɑtɚ/

Water with a very low content of dissolved salt, as opposed to brackish water or salt water.

"The fish in the aquarium needed freshwater, not saltwater. "

population noun

/ˌpɒpjʊˈleɪʃən/ /pɒpjuːˈleɪʃən/

The people living within a political or geographical boundary.

"The population of New Jersey will not stand for this!"

decreased verb

/dɪˈkriːst/ /ˈdiːkriːst/ /dɪˈkriːsd/ /ˈdiːkriːsd/

Of a quantity, to become smaller.

"The amount of rain we had in July decreased compared to June. "