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saltfish

British  
/ ˈsɔːltfɪʃ /

noun

  1. salted cod

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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It featured little bits of saltfish that acted as a flavor-booster like anchovies do in Caesar dressing.

From Salon • Oct. 8, 2022

But do yourself a favor and whisper to the server that you want the morsels of saltfish fritters.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 8, 2021

Whenever I had a pelvic floor physical therapy appointment, I'd return with a large container of ackee and saltfish from the local spot that really was not on the way home.

From Salon • Jul. 13, 2021

Before my traditional breakfast of ackee and saltfish is served, the waiter joins in, beating out a syncopated rhythm on his chest.

From BBC • Sep. 27, 2012

In Jamaica, we’re greeted by dozens of large butterflies, the Giant Swallowtail, as people sitting on the floor eat special dishes, like ackee and saltfish.

From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera