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common ling

common ling noun: a fish of the species Molva molva, of eastern Atlantic waters, especially the North Sea.

common ling: a fish of the species Molva molva, of eastern Atlantic waters, especially the North Sea
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Noun

common ling (plural common lings)

  1. A fish of the species Molva molva, of eastern Atlantic waters, especially the North Sea.
    Synonyms:
    ling

Synonyms of common ling

Forms of common ling

pluralcommon lings

Questions about common ling

What does common ling mean?
Common ling means a fish of the species Molva molva, of eastern Atlantic waters, especially the North Sea.
What part of speech is common ling?
Common ling is a noun.
What is the plural of common ling?
The plural of common ling is common lings.

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