Common name of Oncorhynchus nerka
 
Common name Hisit
Language Nuuchahnulth
Dialect Nootka
Type Vernacular
Official trade name No
Rank 3 - (Other common name)
Country Canada
Locality Vancouver Island, Pacific Northwest
Ref. Comrie, B., S. Matthews and M. Polinsky (eds.), 1996
Life stage juveniles and adults
Sex females and males
Core primary lexeme
1st modifier
2nd modifier
Remarks Name used for sockeye in the ocean or in the river.
 
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