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codfish

noun (plural codfish)

«codfish» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

A codfish is a large sea fish that people eat. tree →
(old use) «Codfish» is an insult for a foolish, dull person, as in «only a codfish». tree →

In the lessons

in some tales a proud captain is insulted by being called a codfish, which shames him.

Examples

We ate fried codfish for supper. tree →
The captain was furious to be called a codfish. tree →
Fishermen brought in a boat full of codfish. tree →

Note

nothing for maths

On Mova

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