tomcod

noun — 4 senses

noun

Etymology Possibly from French tacaud, probably influenced by tom (“male animal”) and cod.

Any of species Microgadus tomcod, of edible cod found in the Atlantic.

Any of species Microgadus proximus, found in the Pacific.

Any of species Menticirrhus saxatilis (syn. Menticirrhus nebulosus) of kingfishes

Any of species Sebastodes paucispinis of jacks.

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