cutthroat trout

noun

: a large spotted trout (Oncorhynchus clarki synonym Salmo clarki) chiefly of northwestern North America that has reddish streaks on the integument of the lower jaw

called also cutthroat

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Seventy percent of the greenback cutthroat trout habitat in Colorado comes from roadless areas. — Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 26 Aug. 2026 Brook trout typically compete with greenback cutthroat trout, and even prey on the younger greenbacks. — Logan Smith, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026 Yakima River Canyon Stretching 27 miles between Ellensburg and Yakima, the Yakima River holds the coveted title of a Blue Ribbon river, recognized for its exceptional water quality and prime fishing, especially for rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, and smallmouth bass. — Vivian Chung, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026 Turner’s land stewardship has also helped restore habitat for other rare and endangered species, from the cutthroat trout to the black-footed ferret. — Drew Kann, AJC.com, 7 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for cutthroat trout

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First Known Use

circa 1891, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cutthroat trout was circa 1891

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