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Chinook

UK
/ʃɪˈnʊk/
US
/ʃɪˈnʊk/
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Translation chinook into russian

chinook
Noun
raiting
UK
/ʃɪˈnʊk/
US
/ʃɪˈnʊk/
The chinook is a warm, dry wind that occurs on the leeward side of mountain ranges.
Чинук — это теплый, сухой ветер, который возникает на подветренной стороне горных хребтов.
The chinook is the largest species of Pacific salmon.
Кета — это крупнейший вид тихоокеанского лосося.
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chinook
Noun
raiting
UK
/ʃɪˈnʊk/
US
/ʃɪˈnʊk/
A warm, dry wind that descends the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains, often causing a rapid rise in temperature.
The sudden chinook melted the snow overnight, leaving the streets clear by morning.
A member of a Native American people originally inhabiting the lower Columbia River valley in Oregon and Washington.
The Chinook were known for their skill in fishing and trading along the Columbia River.
A type of large Pacific salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) that is an important commercial and sport fish.
The fisherman was thrilled to catch a chinook weighing over 30 pounds.

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