Where does “salmon” come from?
Salmon comes from Middle English samon, from Anglo-Norman saumon, from Latin salmo, ultimately derived from Latin salio meaning "to jump," referring to the fish's leaping behavior.
salmon (English): One of several species of fish, typically of the...
Definitions
- One of several species of fish, typically of the...
Ancestry of “salmon”, step by step
salmon traces back through 3 separate lines of ancestry.
via Middle English samon
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle English | samon | Alternative form of samoun |
| 2 | Anglo-Norman | saumon | salmon |
| 3 | Old French | saumon | salmon |
| 4 | Latin | salmō | salmon |
| 5 | Armenian | Իշխան | prince, ruler, ishkhan |
| 6 | Old Armenian | իշխան | prince, ruler, ishkhan |
| 7 | Undetermined | xšāna- | — |
via Middle English saumon
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle English | saumon | Alternative form of samoun |
via Middle English samoun
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle English | samoun | salmon |