1. Large edible marine fish of northern coastal waters; related to cod
   "cusk is a popular ingredient in traditional Scandinavian fish dishes";
   - torsk, Brosme brosme
    
2. The lean flesh of a cod-like fish of North Atlantic waters
   "The chef prepared a traditional cusk chowder"
    
3. Elongate freshwater cod of northern Europe and Asia and North America having barbels around its mouth
   "cusk are known for their tasty liver, which is rich in vitamins";
   - burbot, eelpout, ling, Lota lota

Derived forms: cusks

Type of: cod, codfish, gadoid, gadoid fish, saltwater fish

Encyclopedia: Cusk