codling

¹ American  

[kod-ling] / ˈkɒd lɪŋ /

Also codlin

noun

1. British. any of several varieties of elongated apples, used for cooking purposes.

2. an unripe, half-grown apple.

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codling ² American  

[kod-ling] / ˈkɒd lɪŋ /

noun

1. the young of the cod.

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codling ¹ British  

/ ˈkɒdlɪn, ˈkɒdlɪŋ /

noun

1. any of several varieties of long tapering apples used for cooking

2. any unripe apple

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codling ² British  

/ ˈkɒdlɪŋ /

noun

1. a codfish, esp a young one

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Etymology

Origin of codling¹

1400–50; late Middle English querdling, equivalent to querd (of obscure origin) + -ling -ling ¹

Origin of codling²

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English; see origin at cod ¹, -ling ¹

Example Sentences

Last year, South Africa lodged its first ever WTO dispute complaint when it challenged the EU's phytosanitary requirements for imports of oranges and other citrus products related to the False Codling Moth.

From Reuters • Aug. 4, 2023

In the neighbouring, smaller town of Needham Market, Francis Codling has just come out of a pub to find that her vote helped the Green Party gain control of the council.

From BBC • May 6, 2023

Codling moths lay their eggs on twigs, and occasionally, on developing fruit.

From Seattle Times • May 24, 2017

Anthony Codling at Oriel Securities issued a buy note, saying: We may be forgiven for calling Redrow "Ronseal" this morning, because it is doing exactly what it said on the tin.

From The Guardian • Feb. 17, 2011

But that was a job which needed the most delicate handling, for if Lady Harriet got wind of her designs, the consequences would be more than Mrs. Codling felt able to face.

From The Life of Thomas Wanless, Peasant by Wilson, Alexander Johnstone