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

A much plainer, but no less intriguing, dish follows: banana fingerling potatoes encased in cocoons whipped up from egg whites, salt and huacatay, the Peruvian herb reminiscent of tarragon, mint and citrus.

From Washington Post • Oct. 14, 2022

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

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 2, 2020

The dry-aged sirloin is an impressively tender piece of beef, and it does manage to live up to the standard set by the smashed fingerling potatoes wearing golden jackets of crisp baked Parmigiano-Reggiano.

From New York Times • Feb. 4, 2020

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

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day