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tomcod
\ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ noun
Etymology: tom + cod
1. : any of several small fishes of the genus Microgadus closely resembling the common codfish except in size: as
a. : a fish (M. tomcod) of the cold and temperate Atlantic coast that is olive to gray above and lighter below, has the ventral fins prolonged as filaments and a convex tail, and is sometimes taken by anglers
b. : a very similar fish (M. proximus) of the Pacific coast that is a minor sport fish and an excellent food fish though not fished commercially
2. : any of various croakers of the Pacific coast; especially : a kingfish (Genyonemus lineatus) |