Cod , n. [Cf. G. gadde, and (in Heligoland) gadden, L.
gadus merlangus.]
(Zoöl.) An important edible fish (Gadus
morrhua), taken in immense numbers on the northern coasts of Europe and America. It is especially abundant and large on the
Grand Bank of Newfoundland. It is salted and
dried in large quantities.
&fist; There are several varieties; as shore cod, from shallow water; bank cod, from the distant banks; and rock cod, which is found among ledges, and is often
dark brown or mottled with red. The
tomcod is a distinct species of small size. The bastard, blue, buffalo, or cultus cod of the
Pacific coast belongs to a distinct
family. See Buffalo cod, under Buffalo.
Cod fishery, the business of fishing for cod. -- Cod line, an eighteen-thread line used in catching codfish. McElrath.
Cod (k&obreve;d),
n. [AS.
codd small bag; akin to Icel. koddi pillow, Sw. kudde cushion; cf. W. cod, cwd, bag, shell.]
1. A husk; a pod; as, a
peascod. [Eng.] Mortimer.
2. A small bag or
pouch. [Obs.] Halliwell.
3. The scrotum. Dunglison.
4. A pillow or cushion. [Prov. Eng.] Halliwell.
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