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cod
noun
A large marine fish, primarily *Gadus morhua* (Atlantic cod), found in the North Atlantic and commercially important as a food source. Also refers to related fish within the family Gadidae that are marketed as cod.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
Root: Middle English *cod/codde* (bag, pouch); Latin *gadus* (fish) from Ancient Greek *γάδος* (gádos) (fish) — "with, together"
Example
"The fishmonger offered sustainably sourced Atlantic cod fillets for tonight's dinner."
Usage Notes
Cod commonly refers to the Atlantic cod (*Gadus morhua*), but the term is also applied commercially to similar-tasting white fish within the Gadidae family. Prized for its mild flavor and flaky texture, cod played a significant historical role in North American colonization and trade. It is often confused with other white fish, such as haddock or pollock.