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Noun — A warm, dry wind that blows down the eastern side of the Rocky Mountains, quickly raising the temperature.

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chinook wind chinook salmon

Etymology

Borrowed from a Chehalis word naming a Chinook village on the Columbia River.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “chinook” mean?

The word “chinook” means a warm, dry wind that blows down the eastern side of the Rocky Mountains, quickly raising the temperature. In plain terms, either the warm mountain wind, or the large Pacific salmon species.

How do you pronounce “chinook”?

“Chinook” is pronounced shih-NUUK (/ʃɪˈnʊk/ in IPA).

How do you use “chinook” in a sentence?

Here is “chinook” used in a sentence: “A chinook melted the snow in just two days.”

What part of speech is “chinook”?

“Chinook” is a noun.

How many meanings does “chinook” have?

“Chinook” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a warm, dry wind that blows down the eastern side of the Rocky Mountains, quickly raising the temperature.

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