noun
- plural of greenling; marine fish of the family Hexagrammidae found in North Pacific waters
Usage: ichthyology
Examples
- The fisherman caught several greenlings off the coast of Alaska.
- Greenlings are popular among sport fishers in the Pacific Northwest.
- The aquarium’s exhibit featured various species of greenlings.
- Kelp greenlings are commonly found in rocky reef areas.
- Commercial fishers often catch greenlings as bycatch.
- The marine biologist studied the feeding habits of greenlings.