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gadid

adjective
\ ˈgādə̇d, ˈgad-\

Definition of gadid

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: of or relating to the Gadidae

gadid

noun
\ "\
plural -s

Definition of gadid (Entry 2 of 2)

: a fish of the family Gadidae

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History and Etymology for gadid

Adjective

New Latin Gadidae

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