gadoid

[ gey-doid ]

adjective

1. gadid.

gadoid

/ ˈɡeɪdɔɪd /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or belonging to the Anacanthini, an order of marine soft-finned fishes typically having the pectoral and pelvic fins close together and small cycloid scales. The group includes gadid fishes and hake

noun

1. any gadoid fish

Word History and Origins

Origin of gadoid¹

1835–45; < New Latin Gad ( us ) ( gadid ) + -oid

Word History and Origins

Origin of gadoid¹

C19: from New Latin Gadidae, from gadus cod; see -oid