noun
- young fish, especially those that are small enough to be measured in finger lengths
- small potatoes that are narrow and elongated in shape
Usage: aquaculture; fisheries
Usage: culinary
Examples
- The fish farm released thousands of fingerlings into the lake.
- Trout fingerlings require careful monitoring of water temperature.
- The hatchery produces salmon fingerlings for restocking rivers.
- She roasted fingerling potatoes with herbs and olive oil.
- The market sells colorful fingerling varieties in purple and yellow.
- Fingerlings are perfect for grilling because of their small size.