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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Renfrew Pub is the place for gourmet comfort food like Renfrew Lager battered cod and chips, craft beer on tap, and wildlife watching (harbor seals and bald eagles are guaranteed).
—Jayme Moye, Outside Online, 4 Oct. 2024
Early vaccine baits were coated with fishmeal crumbles and cod liver oil.
—Discover Magazine, 3 Oct. 2024
Place the cod skin side down into the pan and leave till skin is golden brown.
—Rebekah Evans, theweek, 19 Sep. 2024
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Larger plates like three-day miso-marinated cod and oyako don (marinated chicken and soy egg over rice) provide slightly heartier options.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
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Where to Eat and Drink in Port Renfrew
Renfrew Pub is the place for gourmet comfort food like Renfrew Lager battered cod and chips, craft beer on tap, and wildlife watching (harbor seals and bald eagles are guaranteed).
—Jayme Moye, Outside Online, 4 Oct. 2024
Early vaccine baits were coated with fishmeal crumbles and cod liver oil.
—Discover Magazine, 3 Oct. 2024
Place the cod skin side down into the pan and leave till skin is golden brown.
—Rebekah Evans, theweek, 19 Sep. 2024
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“Cod.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cod. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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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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