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Cusk Definition & Meaning

cusk
noun
  1. the lean flesh of a cod-like fish of North Atlantic waters
  2. large edible marine fish of northern coastal waters; related to cod
  3. elongate freshwater cod of northern Europe and Asia and North America having barbels around its mouth

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What does cusk mean?
the lean flesh of a cod-like fish of North Atlantic waters large edible marine fish of northern coastal waters; related to cod elongate freshwater cod of northern Europe and Asia and North America having barbels around its mouth
What part of speech is cusk?
Cusk is a noun.
How many definitions does cusk have?
Cusk has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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