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coley

/ˈkoʊli/

Meanings
noun
Coalfish, Pollachius virens

Examples :

"My family likes to eat fried coley because it's a less expensive fish than cod. "
fish animal food

Related Words

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less noun

/lɛs/

A smaller amount or quantity.

"I have less to do today than yesterday."

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because adverb

/bɪˈkɒz/ /biˈkɔz/

For the reason (that).

"I went to the park because the weather was nice. "

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coalfish noun

/ˈkoʊlfɪʃ/ /ˈkoʊlfɪʃ/

Any of several blackish fish, especially Pollachius virens, a pollack, and Anoplopoma fimbria, sablefish.

"The fishmonger recommended the coalfish as a cheaper alternative to cod, noting it has a similar flavor. "

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eat noun

/iːt/ /it/

Something to be eaten; a meal; a food item.

"My favorite eat is pizza. "

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expensive adjective

/ɛkˈspɛnsɪv/

Given to expending a lot of money; profligate, lavish.

"The new sports car was incredibly expensive, costing more than my entire year's savings. "

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family noun

/ˈfɛm(ɘ)li/ /ˈfæm(ɪ)li/ /ˈfæm(ə)li/

A group of people who are closely related to one another (by blood, marriage or adoption); kin; for example, a set of parents and their children; an immediate family.

"Our family lives in town."

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likes noun

/laɪks/

(usually in the plural) Something that a person likes (prefers).

"Tell me your likes and dislikes."

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fried adjective

/fɹaɪd/

Cooked by frying.

"The fried chicken was delicious. "

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fish noun

/fɪʃ/ /fɘʃ/

A cold-blooded vertebrate animal that lives in water, moving with the help of fins and breathing with gills.

"Salmon is a fish."

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than adverb

/ðæn/ /ðn̩/

At that time; then.

"My sister finished her homework, than she went to play outside. "

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my interjection

/mi/

Used to express surprise, shock or amazement.

"My, what big teeth you have!"

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cod noun

/kɒd/ /kɑd/

A small bag or pouch.

"My grandmother keeps her knitting needles in a small cod. "