cod

noun \ˈkäd\

plural cod also cods

Definition of COD

: any of various bottom-dwelling fishes (family Gadidae, the cod family) that usually occur in cold marine waters and often have barbels and three dorsal fins: as

a : one (Gadus morhua) of the North Atlantic that is an important food fish

b : one (Gadus macrocephalus) of the Pacific Ocean

: any of various bony fishes resembling the true cods

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Origin of COD

Middle English

First Known Use: 14th century

cod

abbreviation

Definition of COD

codex

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COD

abbreviation

Definition of COD

cash on delivery; collect on delivery

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Other Business Terms

amortize, caveat emptor, clearinghouse, divest, due diligence, emolument, green-collar, marque, overhead, perquisite

COD Defined for Kids

cod

noun \ˈkäd\

plural cod

Definition of COD for Kids

: a large fish found in the deep colder parts of the northern Atlantic Ocean and often used for food

COD

abbreviation

Definition of COD for Kids

cash on delivery

collect on delivery

Medical Dictionary

cod

noun \ˈkäd\

plural cod also cods

Medical Definition of COD

: any of various bottom-dwelling fishes (family Gadidae, the cod family) that usually occur in cold marine waters and often have barbels and three dorsal fins: as a : one (Gadus morhua) of the North Atlantic that is an important food fish b : one (Gadus macrocephalus) of the Pacific Ocean