Meaning of cusk in English

1. Pronunciation

   /kəsk/

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1. Noun

   cusk

   Etymology

   early 17th century: of unknown origin

   Definitions

   1. the lean flesh of a cod-like fish of North Atlantic waters
2. 2. large edible marine fish of northern coastal waters

   Examples

   • « related to cod »
3. 3. elongate freshwater cod of northern Europe and Asia and North America having barbels around its mouth