noun
- a type of edible marine fish with an elongated body
- heather, especially common heather
Usage: chiefly British
Examples
- The fisherman caught a large ling off the coast of Norway.
- Ling is often used in fish and chips shops.
- The hillside was covered in purple ling during late summer.
- Bees collect nectar from the ling flowers.
- Fresh ling has a mild, sweet flavor when cooked properly.