Definition of chinook

chinooknoun

chinook

/tʃɪˈnuːk//tʃɪˈnuːk/

The word "Chinook" originates from the indigenous people of the Pacific Northwest, specifically the Chinookan-speaking tribes. The term "Chinook" has two possible origins, depending on the beliefs of the linguistic community. According to some linguists, the word "Chinook" is derived from the Chinookan words xe:nýk or xεhnüuxw, which translate to "snow eater" or "snow melted by the sun". This is a reference to the Chinook Wind, a warm, strong breeze that blows down the Pacific coast during winter, melting the snow and ice from the mountains. However, other linguists argue that the word "Chinook" is derived from the Chinookan word cinuhk, which means "friend". This interpretation is based on the traditional information that the Chinookan people were known for their hospitality and friendly nature towards neighboring tribes. Regardless of its origin, the word "Chinook" is commonly used today to refer to several things. It is widely used to describe the Chinook Wind, which is a crucial element of the Pacific Northwest climate and flora. It is also used to identify the Chinookan-speaking indigenous people, as well as the Chinookan language itself. Additionally, the term "Chinook salmon" is used to refer to a specific type of salmon that is prevalent in the Pacific Northwest region.

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a warm, dry wind that blows down the east side of the Rocky Mountains at the end of winter

một cơn gió ấm và khô thổi xuống phía đông của dãy núi Rocky vào cuối mùa đông

Example:
  • The fisherman eagerly set out in his boat to catch chinook salmon in the nearby river.

    Người đánh cá háo hức chèo thuyền ra khơi để đánh bắt cá hồi Chinook ở con sông gần đó.

  • The chef skillfully prepared a sushi roll using fresh chinook salmon caught off the coast of Alaska.

    Đầu bếp khéo léo chế biến món sushi cuộn từ cá hồi Chinook tươi đánh bắt ngoài khơi bờ biển Alaska.

  • The river ran high with chinook salmon swimming upstream to spawn.

    Mực nước sông dâng cao với cá hồi Chinook bơi ngược dòng để sinh sản.

  • The angler reeled in a massive chinook salmon, eagerly awaiting to see it weighed and measured for bragging rights.

    Người câu cá đã kéo được một con cá hồi Chinook khổng lồ, háo hức chờ đợi để được cân và đo để khoe khoang về nó.

  • The chef's signature dish was a grilled chimook steak, tender and juicy, served with a side of wild mushrooms.

    Món ăn đặc trưng của đầu bếp là thịt chimook nướng, mềm và mọng nước, ăn kèm với nấm dại.

a large N Pacific salmon that is eaten as food

một con cá hồi Thái Bình Dương N lớn được dùng làm thức ăn

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