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chinook Definition and Meaning in English (chinook definition)

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Chinook definition: A warm, dry wind that descends the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains, especially in winter, causing a rapid rise in temperature.

Definitions of Chinook

  1. 1noun

    A warm, dry wind that descends the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains, especially in winter, causing a rapid rise in temperature.

  2. 2noun

    A large, anadromous species of Pacific salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha), highly valued as a food fish.

  3. 3noun

    A member of a Native American people historically inhabiting the lower Columbia River region of the Pacific Northwest.

Example Sentences

“The chinook wind can melt several feet of snow in a single day.”

“Chinook salmon are known for their large size and rich flavor.”

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adjectiveChinookan

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Chinook definition: A warm, dry wind that descends the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains, especially in winter, causing a rapid rise in temperature.
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'Chinook' translates to 'chinook' in English. Chinook definition: A warm, dry wind that descends the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains, especially in winter, causing a rapid rise in temperature.
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