"king-of-the-salmon" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From the legends of the Makah people, which suggest that this fish guides the salmon each year to their spawning grounds. Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} king-of-the-salmon
  1. A species of ribbonfish in the family Trachipteridae. Categories (lifeform): Lampriform fish
    Sense id: en-king-of-the-salmon-en-noun-UzFU9xJR Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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