plural cod also cods
1
: any of various bottom-dwelling fishes (family Gadidae, the cod family) that usually occur in cold marine waters and often have barbels and three dorsal fins: such as
a
: one (Gadus morhua) of the North Atlantic that is an important food fish
b
: one (Gadus macrocephalus) of the Pacific Ocean
2
: any of various bony fishes resembling the true cods
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 May 2026
Whatever emerges from its bubbling oil — broad rods of Icelandic cod; thick, thin and curly fries; wings and bangers — is immaculately fried.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
American, casual, Tiki bar Go for The Big Kahuna, an 8 ounce cod served with lettuce and tarter sauce.
—Melissa Oyler
updated May 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2026
The Best Fish to Fry Most restaurants serving fried fish often opt for haddock or Alaskan cod.
—Jack Hennessy, Outdoor Life, 29 Apr. 2026
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Bacalhau à Gomes de Sá, a classic Portuguese casserole of salt cod, potatoes, onions, olives, and eggs, originated in Porto.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 May 2026
Whatever emerges from its bubbling oil — broad rods of Icelandic cod; thick, thin and curly fries; wings and bangers — is immaculately fried.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
American, casual, Tiki bar Go for The Big Kahuna, an 8 ounce cod served with lettuce and tarter sauce.
—Melissa Oyler
updated May 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2026
The Best Fish to Fry Most restaurants serving fried fish often opt for haddock or Alaskan cod.
—Jack Hennessy, Outdoor Life, 29 Apr. 2026
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“Cod.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cod. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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cod
noun
plural cod also cods
: a soft-finned fish of the colder parts of the North Atlantic that is a major food fish
also
: any of several related fishes
Medical Definition
cod
noun
plural cod also cods
: any of various bottom-dwelling fishes (family Gadidae, the cod family) that usually occur in cold marine waters and often have barbels and three dorsal fins: as
a
: one (Gadus morhua) of the North Atlantic that is an important food fish
b
: one (Gadus macrocephalus) of the Pacific Ocean
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