molva

nom propre

A noun referring to a genus of marine fish in the cod family, commonly known as ling, found in the North Atlantic and Mediterranean.

• 🇫🇷Nom masculin désignant un genre de poissons marins de la famille des gadidés, communément appelés lingues ou juliennes, vivant dans l'Atlantique Nord et en Méditerranée.

1. A type of fish B2 formal technical

   A large, elongated fish (genus Molva) of the cod family, found in northern Atlantic waters, commonly known as ling.

   • The Molva molva, or common ling, is a popular catch in British waters.
   • Fishermen often target Molva species during deep-sea trips.
   • Molva are known for their firm, white flesh.

   🇫🇷Lingue (poisson)

   Synonymes: ling

2. Edible fish B1 formal culinary

   The flesh of the Molva fish used as food, often prepared by baking, frying, or smoking.

   • Smoked Molva is a delicacy in some coastal regions.
   • For dinner, we grilled fresh Molva with lemon and herbs.
   • The recipe calls for Molva fillets poached in white wine.

   🇫🇷Lotte (poisson)

   Synonymes: ling