World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English DictionariesPollock
/ˈpɒl.ək/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A marine food fish of the cod family, found in northern Atlantic waters.
"The fisherman reeled in a large pollock from the cold northern waters." - 2
The flesh of this fish eaten as food.
"Pollock is frequently used as a sustainable alternative to cod in processed seafood products."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Middle English terms for the fish, likely related to obsolete 'pol' meaning head, referring to the fish's large head. It entered general maritime and culinary usage during the late medieval period across British coastal dialects.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Pollock"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Pollock" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
lieu
Transliteration: /ljø/
"Nous avons pêché du lieu frais ce matin."
Pollack
Transliteration: /ˈpɔlak/
"Pollack ist ein beliebter Speisefisch in Nordeuropa."
merluzzo giallo
Transliteration: /merˈlud.zo ˈdʒal.lo/
"Il merluzzo giallo viene spesso cucinato al forno."
abadejo
Transliteration: /a.βaˈðe.xo/
"El abadejo es un pescado blanco muy nutritivo."
pada
Transliteration: /ˈpa.dɐ/
"O polaca do Alasca é muito consumido no mundo."
एक प्रकार की समुद्री मछली
Transliteration: ek prakaar ki samudri machhli
"यह पोलॉक मछली ठंडे समुद्र में पाई जाती है।"
绿鳕
Transliteration: lǜ xuě
"这道菜是用新鲜绿鳕 做的。"
명태
Transliteration: myeongtae
"우리는 시장에서 신선한 명태를 샀다."
スケトウダラ
Transliteration: suketōdara
"スケトウダラは北太平洋に多く生息しています。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all English termsAn extended journey by automobile, typically covering a considerable distance.
A traditional Japanese aesthetic style characterized by lavish use of gold and silver backgrounds, flattened perspective, and stylized natural motifs, popularized by the Rinpa school.
Affected with leprosy, a chronic infectious disease affecting the skin, peripheral nerves, and mucosal surfaces.
Explore Nuanced Synonyms for "Pollock"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.