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humpback salmon 
a species of Pacific salmon, Oncorhynchus gorbuscha, characterized by pinkish flesh.
See also: hump ((n.)) (def. 2) pink salmon humpback (def. 2)
- 1869 The Oleys or Hones appear ever alternate year; they are known as the Humpback salmon, from a peculiar protuberance on the back.
- 1960 A peculiarity of the pink salmon is that when it is on the way to spawn . . . it develops a large hump on its back. Because of this it [is] known as humpback salmon.
- 1869 The Oleys or Hones appear ever alternate year; they are known as the Humpback salmon, from a peculiar protuberance on the back.