Meaning of haddock in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈhædək/

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  1. Noun

    haddock

    Etymology

    Middle English: from Anglo-Norman French hadoc, from Old French hadot, of unknown origin

    Definitions

    1. lean white flesh of fish similar to but smaller than cod

    Examples

    • « usually baked or poached or as fillets sauteed or fried »
  2. 2. important food fish on both sides of the Atlantic

    Examples

    • « related to cod but usually smaller »

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