brandling
noun
brand·ling
\ˈbran(d)liŋ, -lə̇n\
Definition of brandling
-s
1 : a small yellowish earthworm (Eisenia foetida) with brownish purple rings found in dunghills and used as bait by anglers
2 : a young salmon : parr
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Origin and Etymology of brandling
1brand + -ling
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