salmonfish
nounUK /ˈsæmənfɪʃ/
US /ˈsæmənfɪʃ/
A salmonfish is a fish with pink or orange flesh that swims up rivers to lay its eggs.
We saw a salmonfish jumping over the rocks in the river.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Any of several food fishes of the family Salmonidae, especially those valued for their rich flesh.
The market sold fresh salmonfish caught that morning.
3. The flesh of such a fish eaten as food, often smoked or grilled.
She ordered grilled salmonfish with lemon and herbs.
4. A color, a yellowish-pink shade like the flesh of a salmon.
The sunset painted the sky a soft salmonfish hue.