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CHINOOK

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Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Chinook.

Chinook - as a noun

A member of an important north american indian people who controlled the mouth of the columbia river; they were organized into settlements rather than tribes

A warm dry wind blowing down the eastern slopes of the rockies

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
chinook windsnow eater

A penutian language spoken by the chinook

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
chinook languagechinookanchinookan language

Pink or white flesh of large pacific salmon

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
chinook salmonking salmon

Large pacific salmon valued as food; adults die after spawning

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
chinook salmonking salmononcorhynchus tshawytschaquinnat salmon

Example Sentences

"The warm chinook wind melted the snow overnight."
"We experienced a powerful chinook that blew the roof off our shed."
"The chinook is a type of salmon that is highly prized for its flavor."
"Every spring, the chinook salmon return to the river to spawn."
"Many people enjoy fishing for chinook in the Pacific Northwest."
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Word Game Points

Is CHINOOK a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, chinook is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CHINOOK has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is CHINOOK a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, chinook is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CHINOOK has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is CHINOOK a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, chinook is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CHINOOK has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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