noun

haddock

HAD-uk/ˈhædək/

A North Atlantic fish related to cod and eaten as food.

The haddock's dark shoulder blotch is visible above its lateral line.

A whole haddock displayed on a small bed of crushed ice, with its distinctive dark shoulder blotch, black lateral line and three dorsal fins clearly visible.

Etymology

The name has long denoted this North Atlantic food fish, but its origin is unknown. Its ending may be diminutive, though no secure root can be identified.

In context

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The question is, what is better for fish and chips? Haddock or cod? I'm going to test what's better, cod or haddock, or haddock or cod

Haddock Vs Cod | Taste Test by a Professional Chef

More examples

She baked the haddock with lemon.
A dark shoulder mark helped identify the haddock.
The fishmonger displayed fresh haddock on ice.

Forms

haddock · haddocks

Similar words

cod: Cod is a related fish with different markings; haddock has a distinctive dark shoulder blotch.
pollock: Pollock is another related fish with different identifying features and coloration.