sparling

[spahr-ling]

noun

plural

sparlings ,

plural

sparling .

1. the European smelt, Osmerus eperlanus.

sparling

/ ˈspɑːlɪŋ /

noun

1. the European smelt See smelt 2

2. a young herring

Word History and Origins

Origin of sparling¹

1275–1325; Middle English sperlynge < Old French esperlinge < Germanic; compare German Spierling

Word History and Origins

Origin of sparling¹

C14 sperlynge, from Old French esperling, from Middle Dutch spierlinc, from spier young shoot

Example Sentences

The picture debuted to sparling reviews and strong buzz was got a relative boost from the Frozen Fever animated short that preceded it, which in turn was preceded by the official announcement of Frozen 2.

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