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tomcod |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Tomcod \Tom"cod`\, n. [Tom (see {Tomboy}) + cod: cf F. tacaud whiting pout, American Indian tacaud, literally, plenty fish.] (Zo["o]l.) a 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}. b The kingfish. See {Kingfish} a . c The jack. See 2d {Jack}, 8. c . From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Cod \Cod\, n. [Cf. G. gadde, and (in Heligoland) gadden, L. gadus merlangus.] (Zo["o]l.) An important edible fish ({Gadus morrhua}), taken in immense numbers on the northern coasts of Europe and America. It is especially abundant and large on the Grand Bank of Newfoundland. It is salted and dried in large quantities. Note: There are several varieties; as {shore cod}, from shallow water; {bank cod}, from the distant banks; and {rock cod}, which is found among ledges, and is often dark brown or mottled with red. The {tomcod} is a distinct species of small size. The {bastard}, {blue}, {buffalo}, or {cultus cod} of the Pacific coast belongs to a distinct family. See {Buffalo cod}, under {Buffalo}. {Cod fishery}, the business of fishing for cod. {Cod line}, an eighteen-thread line used in catching codfish. --McElrath.
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