ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Cusk

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /kʌsk/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Cusk is a noun meaning A codlike saltwater fish in the family Lotidae, Brosme brosme.

Meaning

A codlike saltwater fish in the family Lotidae, Brosme brosme.

Example Sentences

He suggested cusk, because he knew they would have it. She had never heard of cusk. “Doesn't it sound exotic!” she said. “Exotic indeed!” he laughed, and almost told her what a humdrum fish it really was, but stopped himself.

Word Forms

Synonyms for cusk

Depending on context, synonyms include torsk, tusk, moonfish, brismak, eelpout, ling.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include ling, eelpout, burbot, torsk, tusk, moonfish.

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