Ling

/lɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

a type of fish belonging to the cod family, especially found in northern waters.

The fisherman caught a large ling during his trip to the sea.

the young of certain birds, especially the hen harrier.

The ornithologist was excited to observe a ling in its natural habitat.

a plant of the heather family, typically with slender stems and pink or purple flowers.

The hillside was covered in beautiful ling, creating a stunning landscape.

a dialect word for a language or speech.

Some dialects contain unique words that are referred to as 'ling' by locals.

Middle English, from Old Norse 'lingr' which means 'heather'.

lingering question

A question that remains unanswered for a long time.

to ling along

To move or progress slowly.

heather

A flowering plant, often purple, common in heathland.

cod

A common fish with a mild flavor, often used in cooking.

A term of endearment for a young woman or girl.

Hey, ling, do you want to join us for lunch?

An expression referring to a person who is slightly silly or foolish.

Don't be such a ling!