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Definition of fingerling

fingerling

/ˈfɪŋɡərlɪŋ/
fin · ger · ling
Plural:fingerlings
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fingerling Lexical Profile

fingerling Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A young fish, especially a juvenile salmon, trout, or catfish, that has developed scales and fins and grown to about the size of a human finger.

Example

"The hatchery released thousands of healthy trout fingerlings into the mountain stream this spring."

2

A small, stubby, finger-shaped potato from any of several heirloom cultivars that naturally grow small and slender rather than being harvested early.

Example

"Halved fingerlings crisp up beautifully in a cast-iron skillet."

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• adjective

1

Having the approximate size or elongated shape of a human finger, especially in reference to young fish or small heirloom varieties of vegetables and fruits.

Example

"The chef roasted a medley of fingerling potatoes with rosemary, garlic, and olive oil."

• Nearby Words

fingering
fingerless
fingerlike
fingerling
fingermark
fingernail
fingerpaint

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the noun 'finger' and the diminutive suffix '-ling', originally denoting anything very small or the size of a human finger.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fingerling. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fingerling
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