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DictionaryhakeMarine food fish
noun

hake

HAYK/heɪk/

A marine fish related to cod, eaten for its soft white flesh.

The whole hake lies on crushed ice in the fishmonger's tray.

A single whole hake shown in clear side profile on a plain fishmonger's tray with a little crushed ice, emphasizing its recognizable anatomy and use as food.
Etymology
hakeOld Englishhook

The fish name probably reflects Old English haca “hook” or its Old Norse cognate haki. The hook image refers to the shape of the fish’s jaw.

In context

Maine Audubon Media28:07
they don't always have to eat herring and hake they can switch foods
Saving Seabirds with Dr. Stephen Kress

More examples

  • Hake has soft white flesh that flakes easily when cooked.
  • She buys two hake fillets for dinner.
  • The fishing boat returns with a catch of hake.

Forms

hake · hakes

Similar words

cod
A related food fish with firmer, thicker white flesh.
haddock
A related white-fleshed fish often sold smoked or used in chowders.