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Definition of Tomcod

1. n. A small edible American fish (Microgadus tomcod) of the Codfish family, very abundant in autumn on the Atlantic coast of the Northen United States; -- called also frostfish. See Illust. under Frostfish.

Definition of Tomcod

1. Noun. A species of edible cod found in the Atlantic, ''Microgadus tomcod''. ¹

2. Noun. ''Microgradus proximus'', found in the Pacific. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Tomcod

1. a marine fish [n -S]

Medical Definition of Tomcod

1. A small edible American fish (Microgadus tomcod) of the Codfish family, very abundant in autumn on the Atlantic coast of the Northen United States; called also frostfish. The kingfish. See Kingfish . The jack. See Jack. Origin: Tom (see Tomboy) + cod: cf. F. Tacaud whiting pout, American Indian tacaud, literally, plenty fish. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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