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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Lauren Manaker, SELF, 5 Mar. 2026
McDonald's fish patties today are made from wild Alaskan pollock, a lean fish with a mild flavor similar to cod, another traditional fish sandwich ingredient.
—Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 27 Feb. 2026
The cod sandwich also comes with Wisconsin Cheddar.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 2026
Spoon herby mojo verde over halibut, cod, salmon, or roasted cauliflower steaks.
—Chadwick Boyd, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2026
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Fish like salmon, cod, and tilapia offer choline along with the benefit of omega-3 fatty acids, which also support brain health.
—Lauren Manaker, SELF, 5 Mar. 2026
McDonald's fish patties today are made from wild Alaskan pollock, a lean fish with a mild flavor similar to cod, another traditional fish sandwich ingredient.
—Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 27 Feb. 2026
The cod sandwich also comes with Wisconsin Cheddar.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 2026
Spoon herby mojo verde over halibut, cod, salmon, or roasted cauliflower steaks.
—Chadwick Boyd, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2026
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“Cod.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cod. Accessed 7 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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