ling.
Any of various codlike saltwater fish often used as food by humans, those of the genus Molva, in the family Lotidae.
Meaning & usage
Any of various codlike saltwater fish often used as food by humans, those of the genus Molva, in the family Lotidae.
Any of various codlike saltwater fish often used as food by humans, those of the genus Molva, in the family Lotidae. A common ling (Molva molva).
Where this word comes from
From Middle English lenge, of Germanic origin. Cognate with Old Norse langa. Probably related to long.
Any of various varieties of heather or broom.
Any of various varieties of heather or broom. Common heather (Calluna vulgaris)
Where this word comes from
From Middle English ling, linge, from Old Norse lyng.
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