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graylings

/ˈɡreɪlɪŋz/

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noun

Any freshwater fish of the genus Thymallus or specifically Thymallus thymallus, of the salmon family, having a large dorsal fin.

Examples :

"The fisherman carefully released the two graylings back into the clear, cold river after admiring their shimmering silver scales and large dorsal fins. "

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noun

Other similar fish

Examples :

"The store stocked trout, salmon, and, for those looking for something different, graylings. "

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A species of butterfly, Hipparchia semele, of the family Nymphalidae.

Examples :

"The butterfly enthusiast carefully photographed the graylings as they rested on the sunny rocks. "

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Other butterflies of genus Hipparchia.

Examples :

"The butterfly exhibit featured several graylings with their distinctive mottled brown and gray wings. "

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Cercyonis pegala (common wood-nymph)

Examples :

"During our nature walk, we spotted several graylings fluttering among the trees, their brown and tan wings blending with the bark. "

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