1. a large Pacific salmon with black spots on its back and tail, also known as Chinook salmon

Examples

• The quinnat is the largest species of Pacific salmon.
• Commercial fishermen prize the quinnat for its size and flavor.
• Quinnat salmon can weigh over 50 pounds when fully grown.
• The river was full of quinnat during the spawning season.
• Native tribes have harvested quinnat for thousands of years.