English Explanatory Dictionary

brandling

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The young or parr of the salmon, so named from its markings being, as it were, branded.
  2. A small, red earthworm, Eisenia fetida, used for bait in freshwater fishing.
name
  1. A surname.

Word forms

brandling brandlings

Etymology

From brand + -ling.

Synonyms

compost worm manure worm panfish worm red wiggler redworm tiger worm trout worm
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