ling
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1ling

noun \ˈliŋ\

Definition of LING

1
: any of various fishes (as a hake or burbot) of the cod family
2

Origin of LING

Middle English; akin to Dutch leng ling, Old English lang long
First Known Use: 13th century

2ling

noun

Definition of LING

: a heath plant; especially : a common Old World heather (Calluna vulgaris)

Origin of LING

Middle English, from Old Norse lyng
First Known Use: 13th century

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