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rainbow trout
noun
: a large stout-bodied salmonid fish (Oncorhynchus mykiss synonym Salmo gairdneri) of western North America that is related to the Pacific salmon and is typically greenish above and white on the belly with a pink, red, or lavender stripe along each side of the body and with profuse black dots compare steelhead
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Rainbow Trout Canned rainbow trout is a nutritious and convenient choice, rich in high-quality protein, healthy fats, and essential vitamins and minerals.
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Lindsey Desoto, Rd, Health, 9 Sep. 2024
There are miles of trails for mountain biking and hiking (Crow Creek Trail to Hidden Falls is one of the most popular hiking routes) and three reservoirs for those interested in fishing for brown trout, rainbow trout, or kokanee salmon.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 12 Aug. 2024
Records show the city delivered 500 pounds of catfish to the lake last year, and 600 pounds of rainbow trout on April 6.
—Kyle Martin, The Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2024
The difference is that steelhead migrate to the ocean whereas rainbow trout don’t.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2024
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Lindsey Desoto, Rd, Health, 9 Sep. 2024
There are miles of trails for mountain biking and hiking (Crow Creek Trail to Hidden Falls is one of the most popular hiking routes) and three reservoirs for those interested in fishing for brown trout, rainbow trout, or kokanee salmon.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 12 Aug. 2024
Records show the city delivered 500 pounds of catfish to the lake last year, and 600 pounds of rainbow trout on April 6.
—Kyle Martin, The Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2024
The difference is that steelhead migrate to the ocean whereas rainbow trout don’t.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2024
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“Rainbow trout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rainbow%20trout. Accessed 25 Sep. 2024.
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