Ling - Meaning, Definition & English Examples
Definition:
A type of fish, typically found in cold northern waters, related to cod.
Synonyms:
codfish, cusk, torsk
Part of Speech:
noun
Antonyms:
(No direct antonyms for this specific meaning)
Common Collocations:
smoked ling, ling fillet, fresh ling
Derivatives:
lings (plural), lingcod (related species)
Usage Tips:
Use "ling" to refer to the fish; avoid confusion with the suffix "-ling."
Common Phrases:
(No common phrases or idioms for this meaning)
Etymology:
From Old English "lyng," related to Old Norse "langa," meaning a long fish.
Examples:
- 1. She caught a large ling near the coast.
- 2. The market sells fresh ling every morning.
- 3. Ling is often used in traditional Scandinavian dishes.
- 4. He prefers smoked ling over other fish varieties.