Fingerlings

/ˈfɪŋɡərˌlɪŋz/ noun

Definition

Plural of fingerling; young fish in their first year, or small potatoes used in cooking.

Etymology

Plural of 'fingerling,' combining 'finger' with the diminutive '-ling' suffix, used since early modern English for both immature fish and small tubers.

Kelly Says

Fish hatcheries carefully monitor fingerling water temperature because these young fish grow their color patterns based on environmental stress—raising fingerlings in cool water actually produces more vibrant adult fish.

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