torsk
Syllabification: (torsk)
Pronunciation: /tôrsk/
Definition of torsk
noun
- a North Atlantic fish of the cod family, occurring in deep water and of some commercial importance. Also called cusk.
- Brosme brosme, family Gadidae
Origin:
early 18th century: from Norwegian torsk, from Old Norse thorskr; probably related to thurr 'dry'