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

From Seattle Times • Apr. 16, 2014

Excellent for lingcod, kelp greenling and black rockfish off Westport, La Push and Neah Bay.

From Seattle Times • May 24, 2012

Freshwater Bay ramp -- May 17: 21 boats with 39 anglers caught five halibut, nine kelp greenling and one lingcod.

From Seattle Times • May 21, 2012

Glenn Street ramp, Bellingham -- May 7: Two boats with five anglers caught no fish; May 13: 12 boats with 32 anglers caught seven lingcod, two kelp greenling and three cabezon.

From Seattle Times • May 14, 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

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