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Definition of haddock

haddock

/ˈhæd.ək/
had · dock
Plural:haddock
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• noun

1

The mildly flavored, white, flaky flesh of the haddock, frequently smoked, baked, or battered and fried for consumption.

Example

"Traditional British fish and chips are often made with freshly battered haddock."

2

A commercially important marine fish (Melanogrammus aeglefinus) of the North Atlantic Ocean, related to the cod, characterized by a dark lateral line and a distinct dark spot above the pectoral fin.

Example

"The fishermen returned to the New England port with a large catch of haddock."

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• Rhymes for haddock

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habu
hackberry
hacksaw
haddock
hadrosaur
haemanthus
haew narok

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English 'haddok', of obscure origin. It may have been borrowed from an Old French dialect or a Celtic language, but no definitive cognates have been found.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Haddock. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/haddock
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