Grayling

Grayling
Grayling Gray"ling, n. [From {Gray}, a.] 1. (Zo["o]l.) A European fish ({Thymallus vulgaris}), allied to the trout, but having a very broad dorsal fin; -- called also {umber}. It inhabits cold mountain streams, and is valued as a game fish. [1913 Webster]

And here and there a lusty trout, And here and there a grayling. --Tennyson. [1913 Webster]

2. (Zo["o]l.) An American fish of the genus {Thymallus}, having similar habits to the above; one species ({T. Ontariensis}), inhabits several streams in Michigan; another ({T. montanus}), is found in the Yellowstone region. [1913 Webster]


The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.

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Synonyms:
(Thymallus vulgaris)


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  • Grayling, MI — U.S. city in Michigan Population (2000): 1952 Housing Units (2000): 895 Land area (2000): 2.008115 sq. miles (5.200995 sq. km) Water area (2000): 0.000000 sq. miles (0.000000 sq. km) Total area (2000): 2.008115 sq. miles (5.200995 sq. km) FIPS… …   StarDict's U.S. Gazetteer Places

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