What is another word for torsk?

Pronunciation: [tˈɔːsk] (IPA)

Torsk, a Norwegian word for cod, can be replaced with a variety of synonyms based on context. For instance, saltwater fish, whitefish, and gadus morhua are perfect synonyms for torsk in culinary settings, particularly in menu descriptions and recipe instructions. In a scientific context, Atlantic cod or Pacific cod can be used as torsk synonyms when referring to specific species. In language study or cross-cultural settings, an equivalent word in a different language can also be used as a synonym for torsk. For example, Skrei is the Norwegian word for a type of torsk, and people in other countries might refer to this fish as bacalao, cabillaud, or kabeljauw.

What are the hypernyms for Torsk?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Torsk?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.

What are the meronyms for Torsk?

Meronyms are words that refer to a part of something, where the whole is denoted by another word.
  • meronyms for torsk (as nouns)

Usage examples for Torsk

The only fish we got were some torsk and halibut, which were chiefly brought by the natives to sell; and we caught a few sculpins about the ship, with some purplish star-fish, that had seventeen or eighteen rays.
"A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels, Volume 16"
Robert Kerr

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