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COD

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nounmasculinepl: cods
bacalhau
1. A large marine fish found in the North Atlantic, important as food
The fisherman caught a large cod in the Atlantic.
O pescador apanhou um grande bacalhau no Atlântico.
2. The flesh of this fish as food
We had cod for dinner last night.
Comemos bacalhau no jantar ontem à noite.
Synonyms
gadoid fishGadus morhua

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
bacalhau
Most common term for the fish and its meat
Portugal
bacalhau
Especially important in Portuguese cuisine; 'Bacalhau à Brás' is a traditional dish
Açores
bacalhau
Historically significant fishing region for cod

Related Idioms & Phrases

cash on delivery (also abbreviated COD)
bacalhau à Gomes de Sá (Portuguese cod dish)
salted cod
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