cod-liver oil

Definitions of cod-liver oil
  1. noun
    an oil obtained from the livers of cod and similar fishes; taken orally as a source of vitamins A and D
    synonyms: cod liver oil
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    types:
    cod oil
    an inferior cod-liver oil that is used in leather manufacturing
    type of:
    animal oil
    any oil obtained from animal substances
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