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Definition of pacific cod
pacific cod
Plural:Pacific cod
pacific cod Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
7
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
The mild, flaky, and lean white flesh of the Pacific cod, widely consumed as seafood and commonly used in dishes such as fish and chips.
Example
"The chef prepared a delicate, pan-seared fillet of Pacific cod served over a bed of seasonal vegetables."
2
A commercially important bottom-dwelling species of ray-finned fish (Gadus macrocephalus) native to the coastal waters of the North Pacific Ocean, distinguished by a distinct barbel on its lower jaw.
Example
"Commercial fisheries in Alaska rely heavily on the sustainable harvest of Pacific cod during the winter fishing season."
Synonyms
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from its native habitat in the 'Pacific' Ocean (from Latin 'pacificus', meaning peaceful) and 'cod' (from Middle English 'codde', referring to the fish).
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pacific cod. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pacific cod