A type of fish, also known as saithe or pollack; a cod-like fish found in North Atlantic waters, important to commercial fishing.
From Spanish 'abadejo,' possibly derived from Basque or other Iberian language origins. The term reflects Spanish and Portuguese fishing vocabulary and entered English through trade and maritime contact in the Atlantic fishing industry.
The abadejo was so important to Spanish and Portuguese fishing fleets that they gave it a name in their languages—this fish fed millions of people and became a valuable trade commodity, making fishing vocabulary incredibly specific and rich in these maritime cultures.
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