codfish
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Noun — Another name for cod, a family of cold-water fish including the Atlantic cod.
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Etymology
A compound of cod and fish, used since the Middle Ages to make clear which animal "cod" referred to.
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What does “codfish” mean?
The word “codfish” means another name for cod, a family of cold-water fish including the Atlantic cod. In plain terms, simply another, slightly old-fashioned word for cod, whether the living fish or the food.
How do you use “codfish” in a sentence?
Here is “codfish” used in a sentence: “Codfish were once so plentiful off Newfoundland that ships could barely move through the shoals.”
What part of speech is “codfish”?
“Codfish” is a noun.
How many meanings does “codfish” have?
“Codfish” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: another name for cod, a family of cold-water fish including the Atlantic cod.