brandling

noun

brand·​ling

ˈbran(d)liŋ,

-lə̇n

plural -s

1

: a small yellowish earthworm (Eisenia foetida) with brownish purple rings found in dunghills and used as bait by anglers

2

: a young salmon : parr

Word History

Etymology

brand entry 1 + -ling

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