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Definition of Atlantic salmon
1. Noun. Fatty pink flesh of fish from northern coastal Atlantic; usually marketed fresh.
2. Noun. Found in northern coastal Atlantic waters or tributaries; adults do not die after spawning.
Exact synonyms: Salmo Salar
Generic synonyms: Salmon
Group relationships: Genus Salmo, Salmo
Specialized synonyms: Lake Salmon, Landlocked Salmon
Generic synonyms: Salmon
Group relationships: Genus Salmo, Salmo
Specialized synonyms: Lake Salmon, Landlocked Salmon
Definition of Atlantic salmon
1. Noun. A species of fish of the Salmonidae family, the Salmo salar. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com