pollack
word
Definition
A pollack is a type of white saltwater fish found mainly in the North Atlantic Ocean, often used as food and in fish products.
Usage & Nuances
'Pollack' is sometimes confused with 'pollock' (a related fish, often used in fish sticks or imitation crab). Can appear as 'Alaska pollack' or 'Atlantic pollack.' Uncommon in everyday English outside food contexts.
Spanish: colin - abadejo (pez)Portuguese (BR): escamudo - badejo (peixe marinho)Portuguese (PT): escamudo - badejo (peixe marinho)Chinese (Simplified): 狭鳕 - 波拉克鱼Chinese (Traditional): 狹鱈 - 波拉克魚Hindi: पोलक मछलीArabic: سمك البولكBengali: পোলাক মাছRussian: поляк (рыба) - сайдаJapanese: ポラックVietnamese: cá pollackKorean: 명태Turkish: mezgit balığı - pollak balığıUrdu: پولاك مچھلیIndonesian: ikan pollack
Example Sentences
I always order pollack at that seafood restaurant—it's delicious grilled.
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The store sells fresh pollack every Friday.
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The fisherman caught a large pollack this morning.
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Many fish sticks are made from pollack.
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Did you know that a lot of imitation crab is actually made with pollack?
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The chef recommended the smoked pollack—it was surprisingly tasty.
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