English dictionary
nerka
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noun
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The most important salmon of Alaska (<i>Oncorhinchus nerka</i>), ascending in spring most rivers and lakes from Alaska to Oregon, Washington, and Idaho; -- called also <i>red salmon</i>, <i>redfish</i>, <i>blueback</i>, and <i>sawqui</i>.
Source: webster1913