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Definition of codfish

codfish

/ˈkɑːd.fɪʃ/
cod · fish
Plural:codfish
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• noun

1

A large, commercially important marine fish of the genus Gadus, native to the cold waters of the North Atlantic and North Pacific oceans, characterized by three dorsal fins, two anal fins, and a prominent chin barbel.

Example

"Generations of New England mariners made their living catching codfish off the Grand Banks."

2

The mild, white, flaky flesh of the cod, eaten fresh or preserved by salting and drying.

Example

"The coastal restaurant is famous for its traditional salted codfish cakes served with baked beans."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English as a compound of 'cod' (of uncertain origin, possibly from Middle English 'codde' meaning a bag or bolster in reference to its rounded shape) and 'fish' (from Old English 'fisc').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Codfish. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/codfish
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