grayling
What is another word for grayling? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A freshwater fish of the genus Thymallus, especially Thymallus thymallus, belonging to the salmon family and having a large dorsal fin.
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How to use grayling
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grayling fishing
grayling butterfly
shoal of grayling
Grayling is a specific, slightly technical name used by anglers and naturalists rather than in casual conversation.
Etymology
Grayling comes from Middle English greylyng, formed from gray with the suffix -ling.
Full origin of grayling →Frequently asked questions
What kind of fish is a grayling?
A grayling is a freshwater fish of the genus Thymallus, related to the salmon family and known for its large dorsal fin.
Is a grayling the same as a salmon?
No, although grayling belong to the same broader salmon family, they form a distinct genus, Thymallus.
What does a grayling butterfly look like?
The grayling butterfly, Hipparchia semele, is a member of the Nymphalidae family, and it is one of several unrelated creatures that share the name grayling.
