Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
codling
Noun
/ˈkɒd.lɪŋ/
Definition
Codling refers to a young or immature apple or, in specific contexts, a small fish of the cod family.
Examples
- The codling in the orchard was still too small to harvest.
- While fishing, we caught a few codlings near the shore.
Meaning
The term primarily relates to the early stages of growth of certain fruits or fish.
Synonyms
- Codlet
- Young cod
- Juvenile apple
