cod

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noun

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

cod

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abbreviation (1)

COD

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abbreviation (2)

cash on delivery; collect on delivery

Examples of cod in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
The resulting product, the Air Fryer Chef, offers recipes for such dishes as nachos and soy-marinated cod, all of which Eastwell generated using AI tools. Drew Harwell, Washington Post, 7 Mar. 2024 From-the-sea options include Alaskan cod — in the fish and chips and also the Dutchman’s Platter — plus oysters on the half shell and ahi poke nachos. Visit during peak times, and while waiting for a table, take time to read the restaurant’s origin story displayed near the check-in booth. Jerry Rice, Orange County Register, 25 Feb. 2024 Fried and baked cod, shrimp, cheese pizza, sides and craft beer. The Courier-Journal, 12 Feb. 2024 Meals include cod, tilapia, salmon and vegetarian options, with dinners ranging from $7 to $14. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 14 Feb. 2024 Sardines, tuna fish, and cod liver oil also have vitamin D. Ella Quittner, Health, 9 Feb. 2024 Eating cod, legumes and vegetables was beneficial in lowering blood pressure, while fish in general helps reduce levels of triglycerides, a blood fat that contributes to hardening of the arteries and heart disease. Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 13 Feb. 2024 Nobu’s signature black miso cod is one of the draws, but guests can also book private cabanas with butler service at the beach club, added in January 2022, or indulge in a six-course omakase experience at sunset. Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon, Travel + Leisure, 4 Feb. 2024 So, in our kitchen in rural Arkansas, dried, salted cod began soaking for days, lasagna became a regular menu item and biscotti replaced the Toll House cookies that had been a childhood staple. Jacalyn Carfagno, Charlotte Observer, 24 Jan. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of cod was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Cod.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cod. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

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

Legal Definition

COD

abbreviation
cash on delivery, collect on delivery

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