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fingerling Synonyms

Another word for fingerling

Choosing another word for fingerling depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 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.

Usage Example

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

Strong
fry
parr
Weak
smolt

• noun (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
fingerling potato

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