haddock

noun had·dock \ ˈha-dək \

|Updated on: 19 Jul 2018

Definition of haddock

plural haddock also haddocks

: an important food fish (Melanogrammus aeglefinus synonym Gadus aeglefinus) of the cod family occurring on both sides of the North Atlantic that has a black lateral line and dark patch above the pectoral fin

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Recent Examples of haddock from the Web

In the harbor off Leonard’s Wharf, the large steel boats with their signature green hulls are rusting in the salt air, their dormant nets still coiled as if ready to scoop up schools of cod or haddock.

— david abel, BostonGlobe.com, "Months after the Codfather went to prison, economic misery persists in New Bedford," 7 May 2018
The fish of choice here are cod and haddock, staples of fish-and-chip shops.

— david segal, New York Times, "In Brexit Vote, Town’s Nostalgia for Seafaring Past Muddied Its Future," 23 Apr. 2018
The buffet includes a variety of salads, fresh fruit, lobster, pork Marengo, grilled focaccia haddock, chicken marsala, baked ziti, vegetable, dessert and beverages.

— Courant Community, "Community News For The Enfield Edition," 2 July 2018
The menu includes haddock, potato, onion butter, vegetable, limpa bread, appetizers and dessert.

— joy davis, Aurora Beacon-News, "Community discussion planned in Aurora," 5 Apr. 2018
On Wednesday a group of fishermen and politicians boarded a trawler on the Thames near Parliament, and former UKIP leader Nigel Farage dumped haddock into the river.

— Fox News, "The Latest: EU's Tusk will advise backing Brexit transition," 21 Mar. 2018
The crispy haddock sandwich could bring Boston and Cincinnati together in agreement.

— polly campbell, Cincinnati.com, "Wahlburgers vs. Lachey's: Battle of the boy band burgers," 26 Jan. 2018
Opt for cod or haddock, which account for nearly 90 percent of the fish sold with chips in Britain.

— eric velasco, AL.com, "How to make fish and chips for St. Patrick's Day," 16 Apr. 2017
The fish and chips use high-quality haddock that is freshly fried with a perfectly crisp breaded crust in long narrow logs that feature a perfect shell-to-fish ratio.

— larry olmsted, USA TODAY, "A whimsical diner in West Palm Beach, Fla.," 7 Mar. 2018

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