Meaning
Any member of the species Microgadus tomcod, of edible cod found in the Atlantic.
Etymology
Origin: French
Possibly from French tacaud, probably influenced by tom (“male animal”) and cod.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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