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Merlangus

Merlangus

9.9
A group of fish that includes the whiting
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : Merlangus
  • Members of Merlangus are commonly found in European coastal regions.

Examples

  • Researchers identified several new species within Merlangus from Atlantic waters.

  • The genus Merlangus includes the commercially important whiting.

  • The Merlangus is commonly found in the North Atlantic.

  • Many fishermen target Merlangus during the winter months.

  • The chef prepared a delicious dish using fresh Merlangus fillets caught that morning.

  • During the fishing trip, we caught several species, including the prized Merlangus.

  • At the seafood market, I found Merlangus and decided to try a new recipe with it.

Synonyms

genus Merlangus
vsMerlangus
  • Specialized
9.4

A group of fish in the cod family that includes the common whiting

is broader, mentioning the whiting without listing related species

Compounds

Merlangus merlangus
  • Specialized
9.9

A small edible fish like a cod that lives in the North Atlantic

genus Merlangus
  • Specialized
9.4

A group of fish in the cod family that includes the common whiting

Surface Forms

Merlangus singular
Merlanguses plural

Etymology

Merlangus comes from the old French name for the whiting and begins with mer- meaning 'sea', the same idea you see in marine. So the genus name simply says this is a fish of the sea.