scrod

[ skrod ]

noun

, Fishing, Cooking.

1. a classification of small food fish, especially a young Atlantic cod or haddock, usually prepared by filleting or splitting.

scrod

/ skrɒd /

noun

1. a young cod or haddock, esp one split and prepared for cooking

Word History and Origins

Origin of scrod¹

An Americanism dating back to 1835–45; of uncertain origin

Word History and Origins

Origin of scrod¹

C19: perhaps from obsolete Dutch schrood, from Middle Dutch schrode shred (n); the name perhaps refers to the method of preparing the fish for cooking

Example Sentences

To prepare this dish, broil the scrod according to the directions given in Art. 39.

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