tautog

/ˈtɔːtɔɡ/ or /ˈtɔːtɔɡ/ (TAH-tohg)

Definitions

1. noun

a large, edible codfish (Pseudopleuronectes americanus) found in North American coastal waters; also known as an Atlantic blackdrift or northern cusk eel

“The local fishermen brought back a large tautog from their morning catch.”

Synonyms

  • blackdrift
  • cusk eel

Antonyms

  • non-edible fish
  • small fish