haddock

American

[had-uhk] / ˈhæd ək /

noun

plural

haddock,

plural

haddocks

a North Atlantic food fish, Melanogrammus aeglefinus, of the cod family.
the rosefish, Sebastes marinus.

haddock British

/ ˈhædək /

noun

a North Atlantic gadoid food fish, Melanogrammus aeglefinus: similar to but smaller than the cod

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Etymology

Origin of haddock

First recorded in 1275–1325; Middle English haddok; see -ock

Example Sentences

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Next in the stand was Natalie's cousin Gavin Haddock.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

But when Kevin Haddock is drawn into the adventures of six small beings leaping between portals in space and time with a stolen map, his knowledge becomes his superpower.

From Salon • Jul. 24, 2024

That’s what scientists used, attached to a remote-controlled underwater rover, to identify and study luminous species, said Steven Haddock, a study co-author and marine biologist at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 23, 2024

She had been suffering from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, better known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, according to her sister, Olivia Haddock.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2024

“Yeah, Mr. Haddock, this is the police,” said the cop in the car across the street.

From "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman

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