torsk

[ tawrsk ]

noun

, plural torsks, (especially collectively) torsk.

1. a cod.
2. cusk ( def 1 ).

torsk

/ tɔːsk /

noun

1. a gadoid food fish, Brosmius brosme, of northern coastal waters, having a single long dorsal fin Usual US and Canadian namecusk

Word History and Origins

Origin of torsk¹

1700–10; < Norwegian; Old Norse thorskr, akin to thurr dry. See thirst

Word History and Origins

Origin of torsk¹

C17: of Scandinavian origin; related to Old Norse thorskr codfish, Danish torsk

Example Sentences

Waterfowl were in considerable abundance: but torsk and holibut were almost the only kinds of fish that were caught.

From Project Gutenberg

A name among the Shetlanders for the excellent fish called tusk or torsk, the best of the cod kind (Brosmius vulgaris).

From Project Gutenberg