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pollock

pollock

5.1
White flaky fish meat used as food, similar to cod
  • noun
  • /ˈpɒlək/
  • UK
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  • The fillets of pollock are flaky and mild in flavor, making them popular in sandwiches.

Examples

  • Many fish and chip shops use pollock instead of cod for their fried dishes.

  • Frozen pollock is often used to make imitation crab meat.

  • I ordered a dish with pollock for dinner.

  • The restaurant serves grilled pollock with lemon.

  • Grilled pollock is often served with a side of vegetables due to its mild flavor.

  • Many restaurants feature pollock in their seafood dishes for its light and flaky texture.

  • He enjoys cooking pollock because it is low in fat and high in protein.

Synonyms

pollack
vspollock
  • UK
1 6.1

White lean fish meat from northern seas used for eating

is the standard spelling for the same fish
coley
vspollock
  • UK
6.0

A fish like cod that people eat from cold northern seas

describes the white lean flesh used as food rather than the broader species name

Surface Forms

pollock singular
pollocks plural

Etymology

Pollock as a food name is simply the fish name moved to its flesh, a common habit with fish names. That's why pollock also means the lean white meat used like cod in many dishes.