noun
- A small freshwater fish of the carp family, common in European streams and ponds.
Usage: Also called 'linn' or 'lineage fish'; chiefly British and European usage; Often used in angling and fishing contexts
Examples
- The angler caught several linny from the stream.
- Linny are popular bait fish for larger predatory species.
- The pond was full of small linny darting between the weeds.