A chinook is known for suddenly raising temperatures, helping to melt snow in winter.

Weather Phenomenon

Use 'chinook' to refer to this wind especially when talking about weather in western Canada and the northwestern U.S.

Regional Specific

The chinook salmon is highly valued in cooking for its rich taste and oily texture.

Culinary Delight

Chinook in the fishing context specifically refers to a kind of salmon, not just any fish.

Fishing Context

Chinook in a military context refers to a helicopter, not a place or person.

Military Equipment

A Chinook helicopter is primarily used for moving soldiers and supplies, not for combat.

Troop Support

The Chinook as an ethnic group relates to heritage and culture, indicating respect when mentioned.

Indigenous People

The Chinook people are specifically associated with the Pacific Northwest of the United States.

Pacific Northwest

Use chinook to refer to the dog breed suited for pulling sleds in snowy regions, not simply any dog.

Sled Dog Breed

Chinooks are not only sled dogs; they're also great family pets and working dogs.

Versatile Companion

 some states have decided to ban them some of you may have read about the fda's consideration right now of genetically engineered salmon the salmon on top is a genetically engineered chinook salmon using a gene from the

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 walk up and around the corner and do a second set just around the corner here we'll see chinook salmon coho steelhead Chum bull trout and all of those are federally listed as being endangered