sparling

[ spahr-ling ]

noun

, plural spar·lings, (especially collectively) spar·ling.

1. the European smelt, Osmerus eperlanus.

sparling

/ ˈspɑːlɪŋ /

noun

1. the European smelt See smelt 2
2. a young herring

Word History and Origins

Origin of sparling¹

1275–1325; Middle English sperlynge < Old French esperlinge < Germanic; compare German Spierling

Word History and Origins

Origin of sparling¹

C14 sperlynge, from Old French esperling, from Middle Dutch spierlinc, from spier young shoot

Example Sentences

The picture debuted to sparling reviews and strong buzz was got a relative boost from the Frozen Fever animated short that preceded it, which in turn was preceded by the official announcement of Frozen 2.

From Forbes