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Definition of walleye pollock

walleye pollock

Plural:walleye pollock
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North American A highly abundant marine fish of the cod family (Gadus chalcogrammus), native to the North Pacific Ocean, characterized by its large eyes, speckled coloring, and significant importance to the global commercial seafood industry.

Example

"The massive trawler returned to the Alaskan port with a hold completely filled with walleye pollock bound for the processing plant."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Frequently marketed under the name 'Alaska pollock', this species is one of the most widely harvested fish in the world and serves as the primary ingredient in surimi (imitation crab) and fast-food fish sandwiches.

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wallet
walleye
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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Walleye pollock. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/walleye-pollock
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