Pronunciation: [ɡˈadəs] (IPA) 
The spelling of the word "gadus" is derived from its Latin roots. In IPA phonetic transcription, the word would be pronounced as /ˈɡeɪdəs/. The "g" is pronounced as a hard "g" sound, the "a" is pronounced as a long "a" sound, the "d" is pronounced as a hard "d" sound, the "u" is pronounced as a short "u" sound, and the "s" is pronounced as an "s" sound. The word is commonly used to refer to a genus of fish which includes cod.
Gadus is a genus of marine fish commonly known as the codfish. It belongs to the family Gadidae, which comprises multiple species of cod-like fishes. Gadus is recognized for its economic importance as a commercially valuable food source, widely consumed around the world.
Characterized by their elongated body shape, Gadus species typically have three dorsal fins and two anal fins. They are known to have a large mouth with sharp teeth, which facilitate the consumption of a diverse diet consisting of smaller fishes, crustaceans, and other marine invertebrates. Codfish usually inhabit cold, temperate, and subarctic regions in both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. They are often found in shallow coastal waters, but some species undertake long migrations into deeper offshore areas for spawning purposes.
Codfish have been historically exploited and traded for their tasty and nutritious flesh. They are extensively used in various cuisines and are highly valued for their white, flaky meat. Besides being consumed fresh, cod is also a popular ingredient in dried, salted, and smoked forms as it can be preserved for longer periods. Thanks to its mild flavor and versatile cooking properties, cod has become a staple in many traditional dishes worldwide.
Due to their ecological and economic significance as a keystone species in marine ecosystems and a key contributor to the fishing industry, Gadus species are subject to extensive research and management to ensure their sustainable exploitation and conservation.
A genus of fishes containing the cod, G. morrhua, from the liver of which is obtained cod-liver oil, oleum morrhuae.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
The word "gadus" is derived from Latin, specifically from the Latin phrase "gadus morhua", which refers to the common cod. The Latin word "gadus" was borrowed from a Celtic language, possibly Gaulish, but its exact origins are unclear.
