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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Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 27 Jan. 2026
The final day of service for 34 will be January 31, which gives you a few more opportunities to enjoy The Prego—their out-of-this-world steak sandwich—and perfectly tender salt cod, Bacalhau À Brás.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2026
Signature dishes include marinated cod and chimichurri and ginger chicken bites, among others.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 16 Jan. 2026
Hostaria San Pietro’s is hand-written on a scruffy piece of paper, according to the fisherman’s catch—cod, shrimp, squid.
—Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
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Sauté cod in a skillet, then enjoy with grains and vegetables of your choice.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 27 Jan. 2026
The final day of service for 34 will be January 31, which gives you a few more opportunities to enjoy The Prego—their out-of-this-world steak sandwich—and perfectly tender salt cod, Bacalhau À Brás.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2026
Signature dishes include marinated cod and chimichurri and ginger chicken bites, among others.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 16 Jan. 2026
Hostaria San Pietro’s is hand-written on a scruffy piece of paper, according to the fisherman’s catch—cod, shrimp, squid.
—Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
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“Cod.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cod. Accessed 30 Jan. 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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