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

He checks on the fingerling, then gently releases it back into the tank.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 11, 2023

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

From Salon • Nov. 13, 2021

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