Definitions:

1. Refers to any member of the Gadidae family or the order Gadiformes, which encompasses a diverse group of marine fish commonly known as cod-like fishes. ADJECTIVE
   • The Gadoid species is an important part of the marine ecosystem, contributing to its biodiversity and productivity.
2. Relating to, resembling, or belonging to the Anacanthini, order of marine soft-finned fish, or to the Gadidae family of fish. ADJECTIVE
   • Gadoids are important prey species for larger marine predators.

Synonyms:

• cod
• coddling
• codfish
• finnan
• gadidae
• gadoid fish
• haddock
• hake
• pollock