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单词 sparling
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Definition of sparling in English:

sparling

noun ˈspɑːlɪŋˈspɑrlɪŋ

  • An edible European smelt (fish) which migrates into fresh water to spawn.

    Osmerus eperlanus, family Osmeridae

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The people cast out their nets and caught a marvellous catch of sparlings and thus the famine ended.

Origin

Middle English: shortening of Old French esperlinge, of Germanic origin.

Rhymes

darling, starling
 
 

Definition of sparling in US English:

sparling

nounˈspɑrlɪŋˈspärliNG

  • An edible European smelt (fish) which migrates into fresh water to spawn.

    Osmerus eperlanus, family Osmeridae

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The people cast out their nets and caught a marvellous catch of sparlings and thus the famine ended.

Origin

Middle English: shortening of Old French esperlinge, of Germanic origin.

 
 
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