Pollack

/ˈpɒlək/ noun

Definition

A type of fish in the cod family found in the Atlantic Ocean, often used as food.

Etymology

From Gaelic 'pollag,' originally referring to the fish in Scottish and Irish waters. The word entered English through contact with Celtic-speaking regions.

Kelly Says

Pollack is a 'gadiform' fish, meaning it's related to cod, and it's one of the most commercially important fish in the North Atlantic—but many people confuse it with 'pollock,' which is actually spelled differently and originally referred to a walleye fish!

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