cusk Meaning & Definition
/kʌsk/
What Does Cusk Mean?
Cusk is used as a noun meaning A codlike saltwater fish in the family Lotidae, Brosme brosme.
Word Facts for Cusk
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //kʌsk// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | eelpout, ling and burbot |
| Plural | cusks |
Cusk Definition (Noun)
- A codlike saltwater fish in the family Lotidae, Brosme brosme.
Noun
- A marine cod-like fish in the ling family Lotidae, Brosme brosme.
Synonyms of Cusk
Cusk synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Cusk
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Cusk in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
cusk (plural cusks)
Words That Rhyme With Cusk
Origin of Cusk
Early 17th century; of unknown origin. Probably an alteration of torsk or tusk, a codlike fish, from Norwegian tosk, torsk; Old Norse thorskr, codfish.
Pronouncing Cusk
The standard pronunciation of cusk is //kʌsk//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Cusk: Your Questions Answered
What part of speech is cusk?
Cusk is a noun.
What is another word for cusk?
You can replace cusk with words such as eelpout, ling and burbot. See the full list of cusk synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of cusk?
The plural of cusk is cusks.