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DictionarycodMarine fish
noun

cod

KAHD/kɑːd/

A large sea fish with edible, flaky white flesh.

The cod lies beside a white-fleshed fillet on the platter.

A whole cod in clear side view beside one fresh white-fleshed fillet on a plain white platter, showing both the recognizable fish and its edible flesh.
Etymology

The fish name has no established origin. Its resemblance to the old word for 'bag' has not yielded a conclusive etymological connection.

In context

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I've got four center cut cod fillets. I like cod because it's kind of a meaty fish
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More examples

  • They served cod for dinner.
  • Several cod moved through the cold water.
  • The cod had a small chin barbel.

Forms

cod · cods

Similar words

haddock
A related fish with a dark side mark and other differences.
pollock
A related white-fleshed fish used in similar foods.