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Gadoid

(Science: zoology) Of or pertaining to the family of fishes (Gadidae) which includes the cod, haddock, and hake.

One of the Gadidae.

alternative forms: gadid.

Origin: NL. Gadus cod: cf. F. Gadoide gadoid, gr. A sort of fish, f. Gade.