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lingcod

/ˈlɪŋkɒd/ noun · British & US
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What does lingcod mean?

noun

A large, greenish-brown marine fish of the Pacific coast of North America, with a long, pointed snout and a distinctive pattern of spots and stripes. It is a popular game fish and is also known as the green cod or the Pacific green cod.

Example

"The lingcod was a prized catch for the fishermen off the coast of California."

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