Pollack (Noun)
Meaning 2
Lean white flesh of North Atlantic fish; similar to codfish.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- Pollack can be substituted for cod in fish and chips to save on cost.
- Grilled pollack served with steamed vegetables made a light yet satisfying dinner.
- Fish markets near the coastal areas typically have fresh catches of pollack and other popular white fish.
- After reading a health magazine about omega-3, my friend switched to baking pollack fillets as an alternative.
- Firm textured and mildly flavored pollack suits almost every household seafood recipes and the way the average palate takes its lean seafood options.
Synonyms
Meaning 3
Important food and game fish of northern seas (especially the northern Atlantic); related to cod.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Pollock was being considered a sustainable alternative to Atlantic cod due to overfishing concerns.
- Commercial pollock fishing is a major industry in the North Atlantic region.
- In Alaskan waters pollock schools provide crucial nutrition for various marine mammals and seabirds.
- Raw pollock fillets arranged on a platter makes an assortment great for sashimi servings at formal banquets.
- In northern Europe people often catch pollock for their dinner while deep sea fishing in the Atlantic Ocean.