1. A fish of the family Gadidae, which includes cod, haddock, and pollock.
Usage: technical; ichthyology

1. Of, relating to, or belonging to the family Gadidae.
Usage: technical; ichthyology

Examples

• Cod is the most commercially important gadid species.
• The gadid family comprises some of the most valuable food fish in the world.
• Marine biologists study gadid populations to monitor ocean health.
• Haddock and pollock are both members of the gadid family.
• Gadid fish are typically found in cold northern waters.