haddock

Meanings

• noun

  A large edible fish, Melanogrammus aeglefinus, of the cod family, commonly found in the North Atlantic.

  - "Haddock is a popular fish in New England."
  - "The haddock we caught was delicious."
  - "Fish and chips shops often sell haddock."

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Variants

List of all variants of haddock that leads to same result
haddock , haddocks , finnan haddie , finnan haddies , finnan haddock

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Etymology

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The name haddock comes from the Old English word 'hadoc', meaning 'hooked fish'.

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Trivia

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1. Haddock is the state fish of Maine.

2. The largest haddock ever recorded was over 3 feet long and weighed over 20 pounds.

3. Haddock are often found in schools, making them easier to catch in large quantities.

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Related Concepts

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1. Codfish: Haddock is a type of codfish, and the two are often used interchangeably. However, haddock is typically smaller than cod and has a more delicate flavor.

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Culture

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Haddock has been an important food source for centuries, particularly in Europe and North America. It is often served breaded and fried, or as fish and chips. In literature, haddock has appeared in various works, including Herman Melville's 'Moby-Dick' and Mark Twain's 'Adventures of Huckleberry Finn'.

How to Memorize "haddock"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the shape and color of a haddock. Imagine its large, flat head and its silver-gray body with dark spots.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'haddock' with the phrase 'New England seafood'. This can help you remember its importance in that region.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Haddock is a hooked cod' to remember the definition of the fish.

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