Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
herling
Noun
/ˈhɜr.lɪŋ/
Definition
A small young fish of the herring family, usually found in coastal waters.
Examples
- The herling swam close to the surface of the sea.
- Fishermen often catch herling in the spring months.
- We spotted a school of herling during our snorkeling trip.
Meaning
Herling refers to the juvenile stage of herring, a fish that’s commonly found in both saltwater and freshwater environments.
Synonyms
- herring
- young fish
- juvenile herring
