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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Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Mar. 2026
In reality, lean fish such as cod or tilapia provide protein and other vital nutrients, but contain far less of these healthy fats than fatty fish.
—Leeann Weintraub, Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026
Dinners are $12 for two pieces of cod or three pieces of perch, fries or a baked potato, coleslaw and a roll, according to a social media post.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
The menu riffs on typical Spanish and Mediterranean flavors—croquettes, paella, salted cod, and a few crowd-pleasing dishes like burgers and steak.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2026
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Firm, flaky fish like cod, halibut, snapper, or haddock hold their shape in the simmering broth.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Mar. 2026
In reality, lean fish such as cod or tilapia provide protein and other vital nutrients, but contain far less of these healthy fats than fatty fish.
—Leeann Weintraub, Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026
Dinners are $12 for two pieces of cod or three pieces of perch, fries or a baked potato, coleslaw and a roll, according to a social media post.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
The menu riffs on typical Spanish and Mediterranean flavors—croquettes, paella, salted cod, and a few crowd-pleasing dishes like burgers and steak.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2026
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“Cod.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cod. Accessed 27 Mar. 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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