blue cod

noun

1. a common marine spiny-finned food fish, Parapercis colias, of the sub-Antarctic waters of New Zealand, esp at the Chatham Islands, which is greenish blue with brown marbling and inhabits rocky bottoms. Its smoked flesh is considered a delicacy Also calledrock codpakirikiripatutukirawaru

Example Sentences

Outside the window, a blue cod regarded me with curiosity.

From Washington Post

Runners-up: homemade gnocchi with wild venison at Etrusco and blue cod at Plato, both in Dunedin; “swine” burgers at Queenstown’s Fergburger; lamb roast at Te Anau’s The Ranch; fish and chips at Hampden’s Lockies.

From Seattle Times

Like many fish, the Atlantic pollock is sometimes sold under alternative names, including the Boston blue and the blue cod.

From Washington Times

Like many fish, the Atlantic pollock is sometimes sold under alternative names, including the Boston blue and the blue cod.

From Seattle Times

A blue cod emerges from behind soft coral in a New Zealand marine reserve.

From National Geographic