whiting

• Sustantivo que designa un pez comestible esbelto que habita en aguas del Atlántico, o la carne de dicho pez usada como alimento.

A noun referring to a type of slender, edible fish found in Atlantic waters, or the flesh of such fish used as food.

1. European whitingB1formalbritishculinary

   A small, edible marine fish (Merlangius merlangus) found in the Atlantic waters of Europe, related to cod.

   merlán

   • We had grilled whiting for dinner last night.
   • Whiting is a popular fish in British fish and chips shops.
   • The fisherman caught several whiting off the coast of Cornwall.

2. North American whitingB1formalamericanculinary

   Any of several slender, edible food fishes found in coastal waters of North America, such as the silver hake.

   merluza americana

   • The restaurant serves fried whiting with coleslaw.
   • Whiting is a common catch along the Atlantic coast of the United States.
   • They prepared the whiting with a lemon butter sauce.

3. Sillago whitingB1formalaustralianculinary

   A small, slender fish of the genus Sillago, found in coastal waters and highly regarded as a food fish.

   Sillago

   • Sand whiting is a prized catch for recreational anglers in Australia.
   • The market had fresh whiting from the local fishery.
   • Whiting is often used in fish tacos due to its mild flavor.