Definition

A large fish found in the northern Pacific Ocean, known for its greenish flesh and importance as a food and sport fish.

Example

The chef prepared a delicious dish using fresh lingcod from the market.

Conversation

Have you ever tried cooking lingcod?

No, I haven't, but I've heard it's really tasty.

It is! I made some the other day, and it was delicious.

I should definitely give lingcod a try next time!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'lingcod' originates from the combination of 'ling' (from Old Norse 'langa', meaning long) and 'cod' (from Old English 'codd', meaning bag or pouch). The term refers to a type of fish that is long in shape, resembling a cod.

Memory Tip

Think of 'long' ('ling') and 'bag' ('cod') to remember that 'lingcod' describes a long fish that resembles a cod.

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