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Definition of tomcod

tomcod

/ˈtɑːmˌkɑːd/
tom · cod
Plural:tomcods
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tomcod Lexical Profile

tomcod Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

North American Any of several small marine or brackish-water fishes of the cod family (Gadidae) found along the coasts of North America, particularly the Atlantic tomcod and the Pacific tomcod.

Example

"During the winter months, local anglers often gather at the river's estuary to fish for tomcod."

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• Nearby Words

tombigbee
tombstone
tomcat
tomcod
tomini tang
tone
tong

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the American French word 'tacaud', which likely originated from an Algonquian language, but was altered in English by folk etymology to resemble the words 'tom' and 'cod'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tomcod. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tomcod
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