plural haddock also haddocks
: an important food fish (Melanogrammus aeglefinus synonym Gadus aeglefinus) of the cod family occurring on both sides of the North Atlantic that has a black lateral line and dark patch above the pectoral fin
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And its legendary Friday fish fry — all-you-can-eat haddock, perch, cod and shrimp — is reason enough to make the trip.
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Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2024
Fatty fish like salmon and haddock have more nutrients than swai.
—Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 24 Sep. 2024
Tables are packed with Kölsch, ales, IPAs, and stouts, plus piled high with baskets of fried haddock, scallops, and french fries from the on-site food truck.
—Margot Mazur, Travel + Leisure, 28 July 2024
Cod or haddock usually anchor that dish, but Small Bar's take included mojo-spiced yellowtail snapper with cascabel chili, pickled chayote remoulade and shoestring potatoes.
—Kathryn Varn, Axios, 12 July 2024
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Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2024
Fatty fish like salmon and haddock have more nutrients than swai.
—Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 24 Sep. 2024
Tables are packed with Kölsch, ales, IPAs, and stouts, plus piled high with baskets of fried haddock, scallops, and french fries from the on-site food truck.
—Margot Mazur, Travel + Leisure, 28 July 2024
Cod or haddock usually anchor that dish, but Small Bar's take included mojo-spiced yellowtail snapper with cascabel chili, pickled chayote remoulade and shoestring potatoes.
—Kathryn Varn, Axios, 12 July 2024
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“Haddock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/haddock. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024.
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haddock
noun
had·dock
ˈhad-ək 
plural haddock also haddocks
: an important food fish of the Atlantic that is usually smaller than the related common cod
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