Gadoid
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɡeɪdɔɪd/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Gadoid is an adjective meaning Of or pertaining to cod, to the Gadidae family of related fish, or to fish asserted to closely resemble them.
Meaning
Of or pertaining to cod, to the Gadidae family of related fish, or to fish asserted to closely resemble them.
More Meanings
- Any fish of the family Gadidae or one asserted to closely resemble such a fish.
Example Sentences
Near-synonym: gadid
Near-synonyms: gadiform, gadid
Word Forms
- gadoids
Synonyms for gadoid
Depending on context, synonyms include codlike, gadiform, gadid.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include gadine, gadiform, ganoid, ganoidian, salmonoid, cottoid.
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