codfish

[kod-fish]

noun, plural (especially collectively) cod·fish, (especially referring to two or more kinds or species) cod·fish·es.

cod¹.

Origin of codfish

First recorded in 1880–85; cod¹ + fish

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Examples from the Web for codfish

Historical Examples

"Very like a whale, if not like a codfish," said Miss Wayland, laughing heartily.
The Green Satin Gown
Laura E. Richards
It was the codfish whistled, not I; it's a way they have on Friday evenings.
The Green Satin Gown
Laura E. Richards
It was after sunrise when they reached the ledge where codfish most do congregate.
Cap'n Eri
Joseph Crosby Lincoln
DON'T stare at me like that, with your mouth open like a—like a codfish.
Mary-'Gusta
Joseph C. Lincoln
Down went the basket and the codfish and Mr. Kendall seized him by both hands.
The Portygee
Joseph Crosby Lincoln

British Dictionary definitions for codfish

codfish

noun plural -fish or -fishes

a cod, esp Gadus morhua

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Examples from the Web for codfish

Historical Examples

"Very like a whale, if not like a codfish," said Miss Wayland, laughing heartily.

It was the codfish whistled, not I; it's a way they have on Friday evenings.

It was after sunrise when they reached the ledge where codfish most do congregate.

DON'T stare at me like that, with your mouth open like a—like a codfish.

Down went the basket and the codfish and Mr. Kendall seized him by both hands.

codfish

Origin of codfish