Definition

A type of fish found in the northern Atlantic and Pacific oceans, related to cod and often used as food.

Example

The restaurant served a delicious pollack dish that everyone enjoyed.

Conversation

Have you ever tried pollack?

Yeah, I had it at a seafood restaurant once, and it was delicious.

I’m thinking of making a recipe with pollack this weekend.

That sounds great! I’d love to hear how it turns out.

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Root Explanation

The word 'pollack' originates from Middle English 'pollok', which is derived from the Old French 'poisson' (meaning fish) and is related to the Germanic word 'pôl' (meaning a type of fish). It refers specifically to a type of fish found in the North Atlantic.

Memory Tip

Think of the Old French word for fish, as 'pollack' refers to a specific type of fish found in the North Atlantic.

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