fingerling

American  

[fing-ger-ling] / ˈfɪŋ gər lɪŋ /

noun

1. a young or small fish, especially a very small salmon or trout.

2. something very small.

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adjective

1. small and elongated; shaped like a finger.

   fingerling potato;

   fingerling carrots.

fingerling British  

/ ˈfɪŋɡəlɪŋ /

noun

1. a very young fish, esp the parr of salmon or trout

2. a diminutive creature or object

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Etymology

Origin of fingerling

First recorded in 1400–50, and in 1825–30 fingerling for def. 2; late Middle English: literally, “covering for a finger, fingerstall”; see origin at finger, -ling ¹

Example Sentences

Dine-in: STK Steakhouse will be serving holiday features Dec. 24-25 in addition to their seasonal items including roasted prime rib, confit fingerling potatoes and more.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 15, 2022

For example, you'll certainly need more than one or two roasted fingerling potatoes per person.

From Salon • Nov. 13, 2021

Halibut is elevated by roasted fingerling potatoes, bright carrots, grill-softened leeks and fennel, plus a saffron-mussel broth.

From Washington Post • Feb. 18, 2021

He remembers his dad growing fingerling potatoes and Persian mulberries for Silverton.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 2, 2020

Our dinner consists of salmon and salad, with wild blackberries and roasted fingerling potatoes.

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day