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gadoid

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gadoid /ˈɡeɪdɔɪd , ˈɡadɔɪd /
noun Zoology a bony fish of an order (Gadiformes) that comprises the cods, hakes, and their relatives.
adjective relating to or denoting the gadoids.
– ORIGIN mid 19th century: from modern Latin gadus (from Greek gados cod) + -oid.