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cod

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🇺🇸

/kɑd/

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/kɒd/

marine fish

Etymology

Etymology Information

'cod' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'codde', where it referred to a 'bag' or 'pouch', likely due to the fish's shape.

Historical Evolution

'codde' transformed into the modern English word 'cod'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it referred to a 'bag' or 'pouch', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of a type of fish.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a large marine fish with a small barbel on the chin, found in the North Atlantic.

The fisherman caught a large cod.

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Verb 1

to play a joke on someone; to deceive or trick.

He was just codding when he said he won the lottery.

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Last updated: 2025/03/31 17:53