Skip to main content
Glite Dictionary
Brosmius

Brosmius

9.9
A North Atlantic fish like a cod with a long body and one fin on its back
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Brosmius
  • The Brosmius is commonly found along rocky bottoms in the cold waters of the North Atlantic.

Examples

  • Marine biologists study the Brosmius to better understand its role in Atlantic ecosystems.

  • Many fishermen target Brosmius during the winter months.

  • Fishermen reported a record catch of Brosmius this season due to favorable conditions.

  • The Brosmius is often found in deep waters.

  • Fishermen reported a record catch of Brosmius this season due to favorable conditions.

  • Marine biologists study the Brosmius to better understand its role in Atlantic ecosystems.

  • The Brosmius is commonly found along rocky bottoms in the cold waters of the North Atlantic.

Synonyms

cusk
vsBrosmius
  • UK
1 9.9

A large sea fish from northern coasts with a long body and a small chin whisker related to cod

is the specific North Atlantic species in the cod family with one dorsal fin
Brosme brosme
vsBrosmius
  • Specialized
9.9

A large sea fish like a cod, with firm mild flesh

is the common name rather than the formal Latin label

Surface Forms

Brosmius singular
Brosmiuses plural

Etymology

Brosmius comes from the older local name Brosme, a name used by fishermen that was later turned into a Latin-style scientific name. So Brosmius simply names the North Atlantic cusk, the long-bodied fish fishermen and scientists study.