black cod

noun

: a large gray to blackish bony fish (Anoplopoma fimbria of the family Anoplomatidae) of the Pacific coast that is an important food fish and has a liver rich in vitamins

called also sablefish

Examples of black cod in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Then, asparagus and burrata salad, before getting the choice between a filet mignon and a miso black cod. — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 17 Aug. 2026

The biggest crowd puller is the famous black cod miso but locals have unofficially crowned the Wagyu beef and foie gras dumplings with spicy ponzu Warsaw’s favorite. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026

There are new dumplings, too, including a black and gold black cod dumpling. — Connie Ogle june 11, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026

The menu by Suliman—Sudanese by heritage but raised in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates—features snacks, toasts, and dips, plus a handful of elegantly hearty mains, like a black cod roasted in yogurt and tahini. — Allecia Vermillion, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1870, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for black cod

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