sparling

noun
spar·​ling | \ ˈspärliŋ\
plural sparling or sparlings

Definition of sparling

: a European smelt (Osmerus eperlanus)

History and Etymology for sparling

Middle English sperling, from Middle French esperling, esperlan, from Middle Dutch spierlinc, from spier shoot, blade of grass + -linc -ling

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