plural cod also cods
Definition of cod
(Entry 1 of 3)
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
cod
abbreviation (1)Definition of cod (Entry 2 of 3)
codex
COD
abbreviation (2)Definition of COD (Entry 3 of 3)
cash on delivery; collect on delivery
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The first known use of cod was in the 14th century
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