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Definition of pacific cod

pacific cod

Plural:Pacific cod
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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."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pacific cod. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pacific-cod
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