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noun \ˈkäd\

Definition of cod

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cod

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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 asa : one (Gadus morhua) of the North Atlantic that is an important food fishb : one (Gadus macrocephalus) of the Pacific Ocean
2 : any of various bony fishes resembling the true cods

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Recent Examples of cod from the Web

In other parts of the world, catch rates for species like cod and rockfish have fallen by 50 to 70 percent in the days after seismic tests.

— eric levitz, Daily Intelligencer, "Trump to Prioritize Underwater Oil Drilling Over Protecting the Basis of All Ocean Life", 6 July 2017
In other parts of the world, catch rates for species like cod and rockfish have fallen by 50 to 70 percent in the days after seismic tests.

— ed yong, The Atlantic, "The Bipartisan Fight for Quieter Oceans", 5 July 2017
Meanwhile, slice cod fillets into 1-inch-thick finger-like pieces; sprinkle evenly with salt and jerk seasoning.

— milwaukee, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Alaska Cod Jerk Tacos with Maple Mango Slaw", 3 July 2017
The main course was a choice of beef short ribs, miso black cod or risotto cakes.

— john-john williams iv, baltimoresun.com, "Wedded: Jennifer Ahn and Justin Kolbeck had an instant connection", 23 June 2017
Stroll, an F1 debutant of Canadian descent, typically eats quinoa and high protein fish, like salmon or cod.

— henry young and amanda davies, CNN, "Step inside the kitchen of an F1 masterchef", 22 June 2017
Dishes include marinated olives, grilled artichoke, cod fritters with spinach aioli, pork skewers and lamb, finished with a cheese course with fig and honey.

— courtney devores, charlotteobserver, "Dining notes: Three upcoming dinners to expand your palate", 21 June 2017
The predators are pods of killer whales chasing down the halibut and black cod caught by longline fishermen.

— suzanna caldwell, Alaska Dispatch News, "In a Bering Sea battle of killer whales vs. fishermen, the whales are winning", 19 June 2017
That means canelones with black truffle and Parmesan, in honor of their grandmother Catalina; young spring peas with jamón ibérico; and Callos a la Madrileña, a traditional dish of tripe with chickpeas, here reimagined with cod.

— Fortune, "What to Do on a Layover in Madrid", 17 June 2017

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Origin and Etymology of cod

Middle English

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First Known Use: 14th century

See Words from the same year

cod

abbreviation

Definition of cod

codex

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COD

abbreviation

Definition of COD

cash on delivery; collect on delivery

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Other Business Terms

amortize, caveat emptor, clearinghouse, divest, due diligence, emolument, green-collar, marque, overhead, perquisite

COD Defined for Kids

cod

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noun \ˈkäd\

Definition of cod for Students

plural

cod

: a large fish found in the deep colder parts of the northern Atlantic Ocean and often used for food

COD

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Definition of COD for Students

1 cash on delivery
2 collect on delivery

Medical Dictionary

cod

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noun \ˈkäd\

Medical Definition of cod

plural

cod

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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: asa: one (Gadus morhua) of the North Atlantic that is an important food fishb: one (Gadus macrocephalus) of the Pacific Ocean