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Definition of lingcod

lingcod

/ˈlɪŋ.kɑːd/
ling · cod
Plural:lingcod
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lingcod Lexical Profile

lingcod Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

North American A large, bottom-dwelling marine fish (Ophiodon elongatus) of the greenling family, endemic to the North Pacific coast of North America and highly valued as both a food and sport fish.

Example

"The anglers chartered a boat out of the coastal harbor in hopes of catching a massive, beautifully mottled lingcod."

Word Nuance & Usage

Despite its name, the lingcod is neither a true cod (family Gadidae) nor a true ling (genus Molva), but is instead a highly predatory member of the greenling family.

• Nearby Words

linesman
lineup
ling
lingcod
linger
lingerer
lingerie

Word Origin & Etymology

A compound of 'ling' and 'cod', coined by early European settlers to the Pacific Northwest due to the fish's superficial resemblance to both the European ling and the Atlantic cod.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

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