tomcod Meaning & Definition
Phonetic codes: T AA1 M K AA1 D
What Does Tomcod Mean?
As a noun, tomcod means Any member of the species Microgadus tomcod, of edible cod found in the Atlantic. It is also used to mean Any member of the species Microgadus proximus, found in the Pacific.
Tomcod Definition (Noun)
- Any member of the species Microgadus tomcod, of edible cod found in the Atlantic.
- Any member of the species Microgadus proximus, found in the Pacific.
- Any member of the species Menticirrhus saxatilis (syn. Menticirrhus nebulosus) of kingfishes
- Any member of the species Sebastodes paucispinis of jacks.
Synonyms of Tomcod
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Tomcod synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Tomcod
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Tomcod in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
tomcod (plural tomcods or tomcod)
Origin of Tomcod
Possibly from French tacaud, probably influenced by tom (“male animal”) and cod.