1. of, relating to, or belonging to the cod family (Gadidae) of fishes
Usage: technical; zoological

1. a fish of the cod family, such as cod, haddock, or pollock
Usage: technical; zoological

Examples

• Gadoid fishes are found in cold and temperate ocean waters worldwide.
• The haddock is a common gadoid species in the North Atlantic.
• Gadoid fish populations have been affected by overfishing in recent decades.
• Cod and pollock are both members of the gadoid family.
• Marine biologists study gadoid reproduction patterns to understand population dynamics.