greenling

American  

[green-ling] / ˈgrin lɪŋ /

noun

1. any spiny-finned food fish of the genus Hexagrammos, of North Pacific coasts.

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greenling British  

/ ˈɡriːnlɪŋ /

noun

1. any scorpaenoid food fish of the family Hexagrammidae of the North Pacific Ocean

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Etymology

Origin of greenling

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English; see origin at green, -ling ¹

Example Sentences

Lingcod, kelp greenling and black rockfish fishing is excellent off Westport, La Push and Neah Bay.

From Seattle Times • May 17, 2012

Ediz Hook ramp, Port Angeles -- May 10: 16 boats with 37 anglers caught 12 halibut and three kelp greenling; May 12: 115 boats with 256 anglers caught 74 halibut.

From Seattle Times • May 14, 2012

Washington Park ramp, Anacortes -- May 5: 24 boats with 55 anglers caught two halibut, 13 lingcod and eight kelp greenling.

From Seattle Times • May 7, 2012

Glenn Street ramp, Bellingham -- May 6: 20 boats with 59 anglers caught six cabezon, 18 lingcod and five kelp greenling.

From Seattle Times • May 7, 2012

Olson's Resort, Sekiu -- May 6: Four boats with 12 anglers caught one lingcod, 15 rockfish, five kelp greenling and one cabezon.

From Seattle Times • May 7, 2012