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nerka
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nerka, n. [Russ. niarka, prob. fr. native name.].
The most important salmon of Alaska (Oncorhinchus nerka ), ascending in spring most rivers and lakes from Alaska to Oregon, Washington, and Idaho; -- called also red salmon , redfish , blueback , and sawqui . [Webster 1913 Suppl.]
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