Definition

A type of barb from a feather that is used to make fishing flies for angling.

Example

The fisherman carefully selected a herl to create his custom fly.

Conversation

I saw some amazing fishing flies at the store yesterday.

Oh really? Did they have any with herl?

Yes, they had a few that looked great for trout fishing.

Nice! I love how herl adds that extra touch to the flies.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'herl' originates from Old English 'herla', meaning a type of fish, specifically a herring. It refers to this particular fish in the context of English language.

Memory Tip

Think of the Old English word 'herla' for herring — this helps you remember that 'herl' refers to a type of fish.

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