brisling
- noun
- /ˈbrɪslɪŋ/
- UK
- I had a can of brisling for lunch.
Examples
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Norwegian brisling are prized for their delicate texture and flavor.
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The can was filled with smoked brisling packed in olive oil.
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He ordered a salad topped with brisling and capers for lunch.
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The chef prepared a delicious brisling dish.
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We enjoyed a delicious meal of smoked brisling served on crackers.
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Many people appreciate the rich flavor of brisling when added to salads.
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In Scandinavia, brisling is commonly found in cans and served as a traditional snack.
Synonyms
A small oily fish often sold in cans and eaten
A small oily fish often eaten smoked or canned
A small silvery fish like a herring that people often eat from a can
A small oily fish often canned and eaten
Surface Forms
Etymology
Brisling comes from a Scandinavian word brisling meaning 'small herring' and was used for a tiny, oily fish like a sardine. That's why brisling today means a small, fatty European fish often smoked or canned and eaten as food.