plural cod also cods
1
: any of various bottom-dwelling fishes (family Gadidae, the cod family) that usually occur in cold marine waters and often have barbels and three dorsal fins: such as
a
: one (Gadus morhua) of the North Atlantic that is an important food fish
b
: one (Gadus macrocephalus) of the Pacific Ocean
2
: any of various bony fishes resembling the true cods
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Amber X. Chen, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 July 2025
These were then arranged beautifully on individual plates with the creamy cod and sauce forming a white pool on the plate surrounded by green and yellow vegetables with pink edible flowers (see photo below).
—Liz Thach, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
Notable dishes include Wagyu dumplings, papaya salad, adobo pork ribs, miso cod, chicken karaage and filet mignon.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 28 May 2025
Dining centers around the Pool Bar, where fresh California flavors meet poolside favorites—think local cod ceviche, vegan Caesar salad, and housemade potato chips with herb dip.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2025
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In 1996, the biggest Baltic cod grew more than three feet long.
—Amber X. Chen, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 July 2025
These were then arranged beautifully on individual plates with the creamy cod and sauce forming a white pool on the plate surrounded by green and yellow vegetables with pink edible flowers (see photo below).
—Liz Thach, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
Notable dishes include Wagyu dumplings, papaya salad, adobo pork ribs, miso cod, chicken karaage and filet mignon.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 28 May 2025
Dining centers around the Pool Bar, where fresh California flavors meet poolside favorites—think local cod ceviche, vegan Caesar salad, and housemade potato chips with herb dip.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2025
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“Cod.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cod. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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cod
noun
plural cod also cods
: a soft-finned fish of the colder parts of the North Atlantic that is a major food fish
also
: any of several related fishes
Medical Definition
cod
noun
plural cod also cods
: any of various bottom-dwelling fishes (family Gadidae, the cod family) that usually occur in cold marine waters and often have barbels and three dorsal fins: as
a
: one (Gadus morhua) of the North Atlantic that is an important food fish
b
: one (Gadus macrocephalus) of the Pacific Ocean
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