Cohos

/ˈkoʊ.hoʊz/ noun

Definition

Plural of coho; multiple salmon of the coho species.

Etymology

Simple plural of 'coho,' maintaining the Salish-derived singular form with English plural suffix '-s'.

Kelly Says

Commercial coho fisheries are so important to Pacific Northwest economies that monitoring coho populations has become a leading indicator of ocean health—when coho numbers drop, something's wrong with the entire ecosystem.

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