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Codfish

Pronunciation varies by accent · noun

Meaning

(countable) A cod (any of various fish, especially the Atlantic cod)..

Definitions by Sense

  1. (countable) A cod (any of various fish, especially the Atlantic cod).
  2. (uncountable) The flesh of a cod as food.

Example Sentences

Codfish include ten families with more than 200 species. Almost all live in cold salt water in the Northern Hemisphere. Cod were thought to have developed into their current forms about 120 million years ago in the Tethys Sea, a tropical sea that once ran around the earth east-west and connected all other oceans. Eventually the Tethys merged with a northern sea, and the cod became a fish of the North Atlantic. Later, when a land bridge between Asia and North America broke, cod found their way into the northern Pacific. In gadiform fish, evolution is seen in the fins.

Synonyms for codfish

cod

Antonyms for codfish

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does codfish mean?

Codfish means (countable) A cod (any of various fish, especially the Atlantic cod)..

What is a synonym for codfish?

Common synonyms include cod.

What is the opposite of codfish?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use codfish in a sentence?

Codfish include ten families with more than 200 species. Almost all live in cold salt water in the Northern Hemisphere. Cod were thought to have developed into their current forms about 120 million years ago in the Tethys Sea, a tropical sea that once ran around the earth east-west and connected all other oceans. Eventually the Tethys merged with a northern sea, and the cod became a fish of the North Atlantic. Later, when a land bridge between Asia and North America broke, cod found their way into the northern Pacific. In gadiform fish, evolution is seen in the fins.

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