salt cod

[ sawlt kod ]

noun

1. salted and dried cod that is desalted by soaking before use.

Word History and Origins

Origin of salt cod¹

First recorded in 1730–35

Example Sentences

On my last visit, poached salt cod paired with roasted red peppers was being auditioned for a regular role on the menu.

From Washington Post

Chickens clamour for them as ally, and so does the saltest of salt cod.

From Project Gutenberg

When there was salt cod-fish for dinner, he ate till his jaws were weary, but left the table hungry.

From Project Gutenberg

"Haberdyne" (or dried salt cod) seems to have been a favorite and staple article of diet aboard ship.

From Project Gutenberg

Salt cod should not be despised, for it is convenient and may be made palatable.

From Project Gutenberg

Artemis was filling her hold with a cargo of salt cod for Bridgetown in Barbados.

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