Meaning
Oncorhynchus tshawytscha, the chinook salmon.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
Borrowed from Chinook Jargon equan'nat, itself borrowed from Chinook ikʷanat.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
quinnat salmon
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2021, 2024, 2026.