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Definition of Torsk
1. Noun. Large edible marine fish of northern coastal waters; related to cod.
Definition of Torsk
1. n. The cusk. See Cusk.
Definition of Torsk
1. Noun. An edible fish, ''Brosme brosme'', also called cusk. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Torsk
1. a marine food fish [n -S]
Medical Definition of Torsk
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Lexicographical Neighbors of Torsk
Literary usage of Torsk
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. An Introduction to the Study of Fishes by Albert Carl Ludwig Gotthilf Günther (1880)
"... The "torsk" (B. brosme) is confined to the northern parts of the temperate
zone, and probably extends to the arctic circle. THIRD FAMILY — Body more or ..."
2. Fauna Orcadensis: Or, The Natural History of the Quadrupeds, Birds, Reptiles by George Low (1813)
"The torsk-Fish. Ore. Tusk or Cat-Fish. THIS fish is found on the banks off the
Burgh of Birsay in small quantities, but is very frequent on the coasts of ..."
3. The Dublin University Magazine: A Literary and Political Journal (1860)
"Never mind, old Blowhard ! you can't help it, you know. 'Tie true enough you are
stupid as a torsk, and very thankful you ought ..."
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