whiting

US /ˈwaɪ.t̬ɪŋ/
UK /ˈwaɪ.t̬ɪŋ/
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1.

merlan

a small, slender, silvery-white marine fish of the cod family, found in the North Atlantic and Mediterranean Seas, valued as food

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We had fresh whiting for dinner last night.
Nous avons mangé du merlan frais hier soir pour le dîner.
The fisherman caught a large whiting near the coast.
Le pêcheur a attrapé un gros merlan près de la côte.
2.

blanc de Meudon, blanc d'Espagne

a preparation of ground chalk, used for whitewash, putty, and in polishing

:
The old house was given a fresh coat of whiting.
La vieille maison a reçu une nouvelle couche de blanc de Meudon.
Artists often use whiting to prepare canvases.
Les artistes utilisent souvent du blanc de Meudon pour préparer les toiles.