NERKAS

NERKA

Ner"ka, n. [Russ. niarka, prob. fr. native name.] (Zoöl.)

Definition: The most important salmon of Alaska (Oncorhinchus nerka), ascending in spring most rivers and lakes from Alaska to Oregon, Washington, and Idaho; --called also red salmon, redfish, blueback, and sawqui.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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