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

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From Crystal Cruises’ luxurious Nobu-style black cod to Wymara Resort’s Caribbean seafood claypot in Turks & Caicos, and from Soho Beach House Canouan’s snapper bluff to Umi Uma’s refined tuna tataki, these dishes showcase the art of seafood on a global stage. Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025 Regulars will be pleased about the bento boxes at lunch, and the signature black cod on the menu, alongside more surprising fare like the wagyu burger and a salad with tuna sashimi and blueberries. Miles Socha, Footwear News, 24 May 2025 The ocean-facing 156-seat restaurant, which includes an eight-seat sushi bar and 12-seat pagoda bar, serves signature dishes such as black cod with iso squid pasta and A5 Wagyu steak, as well as locally inspired dishes including lobster truffle tempura and beef kushiyaki skewers. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2025 The sunset pairs well with miso black cod. Follow me on Twitter. Andy Wang, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for black cod

Word History

First Known Use

1870, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of black cod was in 1870

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“Black cod.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/black%20cod. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.

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