Meaning of the word ling in English
What does ling mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
ling
US /lɪŋ/
UK /lɪŋ/
Noun
1.
a long, slender marine fish, typically found in the North Atlantic, valued for its flesh
Example:
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We caught a large ling during our fishing trip.
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Smoked ling is a delicacy in some regions.
2.
a type of heather (Calluna vulgaris) with small, bell-shaped flowers, common in moorland and heathland
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The moorland was covered in purple ling.
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Bees are attracted to the nectar of ling flowers.