Definition of Drizzle. Meaning of Drizzle. Synonyms of Drizzle
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Definition of Drizzle
drizzle Ling Ling (l[i^]ng), n. [OE. lenge; akin to D. leng, G.
l["a]nge, Dan. lange, Sw. l[*a]nga, Icel. langa. So named
from its being long. See Long, a.] (Zo["o]l.)
(a) A large, marine, gadoid fish (Molva vulgaris) of
Northern Europe and Greenland. It is valued as a food
fish and is largely salted and dried. Called also
drizzle.
(b) The burbot of Lake Ontario.
(c) An American hake of the genus Phycis. [Canada]
(d) A New Zealand food fish of the genus Genypterus. The
name is also locally applied to other fishes, as the
cultus cod, the mutton fish, and the cobia.
Drizzle Drizzle Driz"zle, v. t.
To shed slowly in minute drops or particles. ``The air doth
drizzle dew.' --Shak.
Drizzle Drizzle Driz"zle, n.
Fine rain or mist. --Halliwell.
