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cod1

Pronunciation: /kɒd/

(also codfish)
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Definition of cod

noun (plural same)

  • a large marine fish with a small barbel on the chin.
    • Family Gadidae (the cod family): many genera and species, in particular the North Atlantic Gadus morhua, of great importance as a food fish. The cod family also includes the haddock, ling, pollack, whiting, and other food fishes
  • used in names of fishes that are similar or related to the cod, e.g. rock cod, tomcod.

Origin:

Middle English: of unknown origin; one suggestion is that the word is the same as Old English cod(d) 'bag', because of the fish's appearance

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