noun
- Plural of grayling; freshwater fish of the salmon family, characterized by a large colorful dorsal fin and found in cool, clear streams.
- Plural of grayling; any of several butterflies of the family Satyridae, typically brown or gray with eyespots on the wings.
Usage: Commonly used in fishing and ichthyology contexts
Usage: Entomology term
Examples
- The angler caught several graylings in the mountain stream.
- Graylings are prized by fly fishermen for their beauty and fighting ability.
- The river was stocked with graylings to improve the fishery.
- We spotted several graylings fluttering among the wildflowers.
- Graylings prefer cold, fast-moving water with plenty of oxygen.