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gadoid

Syllabification: (ga·doid)
Pronunciation: /ˈgādoid/

Definition of gadoid

noun

Zoology
  • a bony fish of an order (Gadiformes) that comprises the cods, hakes, and their relatives.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from modern Latin gadus (from Greek gados 'cod') + -oid

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