greenling

American

[green-ling] / ˈgrin lɪŋ /

noun

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

greenling British

/ ˈɡriːnlɪŋ /

noun

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

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Good for perch and kelp greenling off the Westport South Jetty.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 24, 2014

Very good for perch and kelp greenling fishing off the Westport South Jetty.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 16, 2014

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

Cornet Bay ramp, North Whidbey Island -- May 5: 71 boat with 188 anglers caught 12 halibut, 15 lingcod and 14 kelp greenling.

From Seattle Times • May 7, 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

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