Meaning
An anadromus and semelparous salmon, Oncorhynchus kisutch, found in the coastal regions of the northern Pacific Ocean, used as a symbol by several Native American tribes.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
The earlier spelling "cohose" was re-interpreted as a plural form (for a similar development, see pea). From Halkomelem.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 27 recorded puzzles:
- 2026-10-06CDEHNOT
- 2026-09-26OCHIMRU
- 2026-08-15OACDHIR
- 2026-08-09HACELOT
- 2026-07-26OACHILT
- 2026-06-10HCGIMNO
- 2026-05-31CDLHGIO
- 2025-12-28CHROLPY
- 2025-11-30OCGHINU
- 2025-11-08OCRLHIG
- 2025-10-18OCEHLNU
- 2025-09-04OACHLNRY
+15 earlier appearances in the archive.